Beauceron: description of dogs and content

Beauceron is a beautiful, intelligent and strong dog that always attracts attention. She is ready to become the best friend and protector for the family, if properly engaged in her upbringing. To get a good pet, you should study the description of these dogs and the characteristics of their content, to be ready for life with a representative of this breed.

The breed of dogs Beauceron originated from the French region of Bos. Also, the variety has a second name - French Shepherd. There is no exact information about where this breed of dog came from. There are two options that scientists put forward. The first version says that Beauceron as a breed appeared in the XV century from peat dogs. Possible progenitors existed in the XIII-XIV centuries in France. The other half of the scientists are inclined to believe that the Beauceron appeared from a wild wolf.

The second theory is confirmed by the similarity in appearance between animals, but is refuted by habits. The French Shepherd Dog is considered a pet with a high degree of loyalty. These pets are reliable companions. Officially, Beauceron was recognized in the 19th century. In those days, the dog was actively exploited as a shepherd breed that guarded the flock and herdsmen.

In 1977, the formation of the first Beauceron lovers club, which existed in France, took place. Until now, this organization is tracking the exterior standard. It was thanks to this club that the breed was saved during World War II, when the French Shepherd almost disappeared. Breeders managed to save the animal population. Currently, this species is very popular, but there are few professional nurseries in Russia where it is bred.

Beauceron is not a very common dog. Often, such a breed can be confused with Dobermans or Rottweilers, and also with mestizas of these species with a shepherd dog. Such a shepherd dog hardly tolerated modifications throughout its existence. This is due to the fact that initially the French Shepherd was not enough and people tried not to interfere with the natural processes of formation of the breed.

In the future, the club strictly followed the standards and rejected non-standard. Currently, there are about 7,000 individuals in France and outside this country.

The description of the breed shows that Beauceron is a large dog that does not look too heavy. The height at withers varies in the following sizes:

• male - 65-70 cm;
• females - 61-68 cm.

The bosom is a smooth-haired dog whose hair length is 3-4 cm. The back of the body (tail and paws) has a longer hair. The undercoat should be gray, soft, but not visible through dense guard hair. In the winter season, the undercoat gains extra density and stiffness. The color is black, with a red tan and stockings of red color. Breed easily recognizable by tan, which is located on the following parts of the body:

• on the side of the muzzle;
• above the eyes;
• in the chest area;
• under the neck;
• under the tail area;
• on the lower third of the paws (on the inside).

The head has elongated shapes with a characteristic clarity of lines. The shape of the skull is flat, the rounding on one side smoothly passes to the other. Nose black, cleft not allowed. Beauceron jaw is well developed, teeth are white and sharp. Lips are distinguished by black color and hardness. Bite type - cross. The eyes are elongated, the shape is oval, the color of the iris should have a dark brown color.

Color "harlequin" allows for multi-colored eyes according to the standard. The ears are triangular in shape, should be half the length of the head. As a rule, they are in semi-permanent condition.

The neck is endowed with density and muscles. The back is straight, the loin is powerful. The chest is wide and its girth should be more than the height at the withers by 20%. The long tail is down when the animal is at rest. Externally, the tail looks like a hook. When the dog moves, it rises a little upward. The paws are straight, have developed muscles. The claws are black, the pads on the limbs are hard.

The French Shepherd has a peculiarity - double excess fingers. This is not a marriage. This feature is taken as an indicator of a purebred animal, which came from the past life of a shepherd. Gait - wide trot. All movements are smooth and light. The average lifespan of Beauceron is 12-14 years.

For marriage accept deviations in the characteristics of the breed, namely in the growth and the eyes are light or of a different color (not taken into account in the color "harlequin"). Also not allowed dogs with erect ears, too twisted hind legs, nose with cleft. Shaggy wool, white color - these are also signs of vice.

A popular French writer, Collette, called the French Shepherd Dogs "Gentlemen from the Village." She came up with such a description for them at the expense of a noble and noble appearance. Animals are famous for their calm disposition, loyalty to the family in which they live. However, Beauceron treats strangers wary. To traits of mind can be attributed intelligence and endurance along with athletic, courage, readiness for heavy loads.

Animals are always aimed at protecting their households. Such dogs will suit experienced and confident people. If you treat the dog correctly, calmly and demandingly treat it, it will quickly learn new skills and try to please its owner in everything.

The specialty of Beauceron lies in its character as a leader. He should always be first in your pack. This should be taken into account when training and to monitor their calm and demanding along with hardness. Dogs are distinguished by exceptional intelligence and independence. and will never be tolerated if they are treated unfairly and harshly. This especially applies to strangers.

Beauceron very much love their family and are literally ready to climb into the hands of their owner. Dogs are good to children, but can not always take into account their strength and size. If there are small children in the family, they should be immediately introduced to the dog, so that the child is aware that the animal must be treated gently. You can not leave Beauceron alone with a child, regardless of how well the dog treats his little friend.

The French Shepherd can be aggressive towards other animals. But with the beasts with which they grew up, they communicate well. Breed endowed with instincts that cause them to lead other animals and people.

The control manifests itself in the form of tweaks. This is due to the fact that the shepherd's dog must drive sheep with the help of weak bites. Such behavior in the house is not positive, therefore, should be trained. Also, such a dog should receive a large amount of physical activity. Beauceron is not suitable for housing content. Corral does not suit him either.

Every person who wants to become an owner of Beauceron should understand that such a dog is considered to be a rarity in Russia. So just buy the breed will not work. All offers from the bird market will be a hoax. Purebred animals can be purchased only in a proven kennel, which is breeding Beauceronov. Since there are very few such nurseries, often a puppy will have to wait a long time.

Waiting time can be spent on meeting with breeders, parents of the future puppy, assessment of their nature and mental abilities and the study of pedigree. Puppy taken to take home when he was at least 2.5 months. In the nurseries, by this time the animal will be able to undergo specialized testing of this breed, thanks to which it is possible to approximately understand what kind of temperament the dog will possess, what working qualities are inherent to it.

When purchasing Beauceron, you should definitely clarify the test result of the selected puppy. Some kennels neglect testing, so you can use the following rules when choosing.

• Pay attention to the most lively and playful representatives. A puppy should be lively, active and curious.
• At 7 weeks the puppy should have a large size, wool shine and shine.
• Puppy eyes and ears should be clean, unpleasant smell is not allowed.
• Healthy representatives have thick paws with strong bones.
• On the hind legs are sure to be two extra fingers.
• The iris of the eyes must be dark. The darker the better. "Harlequins" can be controversial.
• Fell light, with a yellow tinge. With age, it may become dark, but it is better to choose puppies, the color of which initially corresponds to the coloring of an adult representative.

Experienced breeders advise to resort to recommendations, thanks to which you can choose a suitable puppy. First of all, you should pay attention to the manufacturer.

• It is necessary to ask the breeder for test results on HDTD, results of behavior testing and exhibition ratings.
• Pedigree should be carefully studied. Ideally, distant relatives of the puppy should also be tested and trained. If the nicknames of animals are constantly repeated in the pedigree, you need to clarify what exactly the breeder wanted to show. Usually such a gesture is made by dog ​​handlers who reinforce the character and or the exterior of the animal.
• The presence of marriage should also be studied. Litters with parents who are close relatives deserve special attention.
• If this is not the first litter of the parents of the selected puppy, you should clarify the disadvantages and advantages of past broods.
• With parents puppy need to communicate live. It is best to conduct acquaintance in neutral territory in order to assess the behavior of the animal. Beauceron should not behave aggressively and too affectionately towards strangers.
• If adults possess certificates from the completed courses of training, you should ask the breeder to demonstrate some skills.Not all documents can be trusted.
• Hyperactivity or excess lethargy is also not a good sign. If manufacturers have such a character, you should think. A puppy can inherit the traits of its parents in the first variant, but it does not quite fit a family with young children and elderly people.
• If there is no possibility to talk live with the producers, you can use the video archive of the Russian Beauceron.

The French Shepherd is an unpretentious animal. The main care for them consists in the following actions.

• Combing the animal during the molting period. This will require a brush, equipped with a scraper. Wool should mop comb every day. This period occurs rarely, but with it, due care should be taken.
• Bathing. It is necessary to bathe a dog in the event that it got dirty. You can not resort to water procedures more than once a month. For washing suitable shampoos fit.
• Claw trimming. Such a procedure is required only if the claws are not cut down in a natural way.
• Daily walks. For walking, you should choose the unsociable places where the animal can run without a leash. Often Beauceron occupy agility.
• Care of the eyes. Systematically should remove dirt from the corners of the eyes of the animal. For these purposes, a cotton pad is required.
• Caring for the ears. For the ears of the animal you need to constantly monitor. Regular inspection and cleaning with a damp cloth will keep them in good condition.

The French Shepherd is an unpretentious breed of dogs that can be fed with ready-made feeds or natural products. At the moment there are many balanced feeds on sale, with which the animal will receive all the necessary components. Each breed has its own menu, which contains vitamins and minerals that a dog needs. If the owner prefers natural nutrition, the following recommendations should be considered.

• 30% of the diet should be meat and offal. You can not feed the dog pork, as it is too fat and can cause upset gastrointestinal or volvulus intestines. Breeders advise to buy beef or chicken.
• 30% should take cereals. It is necessary to give preference to buckwheat or pearl barley porridge, rice.
• Fresh vegetables should also be present in the dog's diet. Their number should be at least 15%. Giving your pet fruit, you need to monitor the reaction of the body of the pet.
• Dairy products must also be present in the pet menu. The best choice is cottage cheese and cheese. Milk dog can not be given.
• An adult should be fed 2 times a day. The owner must constantly ensure that clean water is present in the bowl. As a delicacy, you can use products that are sold in pet stores. Feed the animal sweet is unacceptable.

The final maturity of Beauceron comes at the moment when he turns 3 years old. For this reason, puppy training is stretched for a long time. The owner must be prepared for the fact that even the young Beauceron will fight for his leadership in the house. When educating is prohibited:

• trust this process to a stranger;
• be cruel and beat your pet;
• to train a shepherd in a bad mood.

If the owner of the dog decided to resort to the help of an instructor in training, you need to resort to his instructions, but apply them yourself. This is due to the fact that Beauceron is very suspicious of strangers. K should be started from the first days of puppy life in the house. As the dog matures slowly, you should always “keep your finger on the pulse” and strictly control every process of training.Since Beauceron does not tolerate monotony and routine, learning teams should occur in the form of a game.

You can not load the animal so that it does not experience negative training. Dressura begins with the study of elementary rules that will be required in life. These are commands "to me", "place" "fu". The puppy must master the time of feeding, walking. The animal should not nibble on shoes and other things, beg the food from the table. Cruelty cannot be shown during rearing, as this will forever destroy trust between the dog and its owner.

Only one person should trainso that the animal is not confused, and its owner was the main leader in the family.

Studying the team, you should take into account the peculiarities of the character of your pet and understand that only with full confidence between the student and the teacher can succeed. Training should be consistent. You should not begin to study complex commands, until the lungs are studied. If at some stage there are difficulties, you should go back a step, but not force the dog to perform commands through force.

Classes should be held in a relaxed atmosphere, where there are no crowds. In such circumstances, the dog will not be distracted and completely immersed in the learning process. Lessons should be done before feeding or several hours after eating.

Usually dogs that are bought in kennels already have a nickname. The resulting name can be abbreviated (as in the pedigree it is very difficult to pronounce) or come up with your own version. When choosing a name you need to rely on the ease of pronunciation, memorization and convenience. It is best to choose variations of names that begin with a consonant letter. Since Beauceron is a strong and intelligent dog, the nickname should reflect the character.As a name for a dog you can consider the following options:

• Akbar;
• Amur;
• Barley;
• Bayard;
• Boss;
• Thunder;
• Grant;
• Ram;
• Sherkhan.

Nicknames are suitable for a bitch:

• Bagheera;
• Barefoot;
• Dinah;
• Jesse;
• Lyme.

To learn how to train Beauceron, see the next video.