ObedientFaithfulGentle
Herding Group — Origin: France
Beauceron
A large-sized herding-group dog known for being obedient and faithful.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 30–45 kg
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
Strength
3
Stamina
9
Trainability
6
Friendliness
9
At a mid-life age of 11 years, this breed is roughly
71.3 human years old
See the full dog-years calculatorWhat it eats
- Large-breed formula kibble with joint support
- Two meals a day to avoid bloat
- Glucosamine supplement as they age
What it does
- Long-distance running or biking companion
- Working or herding-style tasks
- Advanced agility and endurance sport
Habitat
Needs a house with a fenced yard and room to stretch out; less suited to cramped apartments.
Daily exercise needs
Bred with a gentle streak, this breed keeps its condition with very high daily exertion.
Very High exertion~128 min/day
Field note
Hailing from France, the Beauceron has been recognized as part of the Herding group for generations of purposeful breeding.