Character Traits Of The Beauceron Dog Breed

By Barbara Kelly


Without a doubt, dogs are among the best animals to keep as pets. However, only a few breeds are safe for kids to play with. What you require in your home is a pet with good behavioral traits for the safety of your loved ones. The Beauceron dog breed has served excellently as a pet for many years.

In general, the dog is big bodied and very athletic. It has established a reputation of being a working dog due to the ease with which it can be trained and its obedience. It has a body length that slightly outdistances its height. One physical feature that makes it outstandingly beautiful is its long head that augurs perfectly with the shape of its body.

Unlike many domestic kennel species, it has a skull length that is equal to the length of its broad pointed muzzle. Its eyes are also dark brown in color and are generally hard to miss. Its ears are half pricked and high pointing.

When it comes to temperament, Beaucerons are largely obedient and show an instant willingness to please their masters. Furthermore, they are very brave and posses superior intelligence to other breeds. This obedience makes them great for training.

For years, it has been used in law enforcement in many countries owing to these traits. Its fearlessness, watchfulness and loyalty especially make it an asset for dangerous missions. It has been known to save countless lives of police officers in the line of duty as it easily detects danger.

A Beauceron is also incredibly active and likes exercising on open fields. It is this aspect that has made it a darling amongst many pastoral communities. On limited occasions, nonetheless, there are a few that have gone as far as attempting to herd people. Fortunately, this aspect can be quickly resolved through training. The kennel loves herding as the running up and down helps it release unspent energy.

Without regular exercise, a Beauceron is bound to become agitated. Therefore, it is advisable to go for other breeds if you reside in a closed off environment and have no time to exercise your kennel. The kennel will always behave well provided it exercises.

Most kennels have the tendency to behave aggressively when face to face with different breeds. However, Beaucerons are the exact opposite. They keep calm in such situations. Even then, take precaution by keeping it on a leash if faced with this situation.

Another good trait is that the breed is pretty good with kids, which should be a plus if you are a parent. It acknowledges human beings as being authoritative figures and cannot harm children. It easily takes commands from members of a family provided it is treated well.

Beaucerons grow incredibly fast. It only takes 3 months for puppies to get to 40 pounds. At times, this proves to be overwhelming for children who develop an attachment to small sized pets. In spite of this, they mature slowly. With proper socialization, your puppy should acquire good skills to mingle well with other animals and people.




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