Buyer question
Is a Beauceron good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Beauceron 1 out of 5 for beginners (experienced owners only).
Source: the Beauceron page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Beauceron in the Animal Library
The detail
A French herding and guarding dog bred to move and protect large flocks across open plains, the Beauceron is powerful, intelligent and confident. It has distinctive double dewclaws on its hind legs and needs an experienced owner and daily work.
- Temperament
- Confident, loyal, protective
- Best fit
- Experienced, active owners
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Smart, strong-willed)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Hard exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Weekly brush, seasonal shed)
What to weigh
Beaucerons mature slowly, are protective and can be dominant with other dogs. They need hard daily exercise and consistent training.