Gentle, Faithful, Obedient
Beaucerons are muscular, rugged, and large, standing as high as 27.5 inches at the shoulder, and yet graceful and in all ways balanced. Their dark black coats feature handsome squirrel-red accents, including the red feet that give the breed its French nickname Bas-Rouge (โred stoโฆ
Energy
100%
Shedding
100%
Trainability
80%
Grooming
60%
Friendliness
40%
Coat Type
Short coat
2-3 Times a Week Brushing
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray โ supports skin microbiome health between baโฆ
Requires 90+ minutes vigorous exercise daily โ fetch, agility, or long hikes.
Brush 2-3ร weekly to maintain coat condition and reduce shedding around the home.
FCI Group
Group 1 โ Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section
Herdershonden
Status
recognized