Beauceron Dog
INTRODUCTION
Beauceron Dogs are Gentle, Faithful, and Obedient dogs they are from the Herding group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 140. These breeds are strong and big yet are great herders and also are very alert and make great watchdogs. Beauceron Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, Friendly, Fearless, Protective, Calm
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : France
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Beauceron is a herding dog breed originating from the plains of Central France
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Beauceron Dog, Beauceron Shepherd Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black and tan or occasionally blue-mottled with tan markings
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: 32 - 36in (81 - 91cm)
Length: 36 - 42in (91 - 107cm) -
TAIL
The tail is not docked. It is carried low and straight down, reaching at least to the hock. It is in the shape of a hook at the tip
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WEIGHT
32 - 45 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
About 6 to 7 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Rottweilers
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Developed in the 1500s
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ORIGIN
France
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
He is gentle, but fearless. The Beauceron is loyal to his people. When he is raised with children, he can be good with them. Don't forget that he is a herding breed and might chase or nip at children
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
