GiantHerding Group

Beauceron

The Beauceron is the short-coated French herding breed from the Beauce region, traditionally paired with the long-coated Briard.

Calculate Beauceron age

Lifespan11 yrrange 10–12

SizeGiantHerding Group

Weight70–110 lb31.8–49.9 kg

Senior at5 yrgeriatric at 8

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About

About the Beauceron

The Beauceron is the short-coated French herding breed from the Beauce region, traditionally paired with the long-coated Briard. The distinctive double dewclaws on the rear legs — called 'red stockings' (bas rouge) — are a breed hallmark.

Aging

How Beaucerons age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 10-12 years — short for a herder. Elbow dysplasia at 12.2% on OFA screens leads orthopedic findings; adult-onset cardiac disease at 6.3% reflects predisposition to dilated cardiomyopathy.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 11 yr · range 10–12 Senior careSenior at 5 · geriatric at 8 Common health issues10 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 70–110 lb(31.8–49.9 kg)
Height: 24–27.5 in(61–69.8 cm)
Coat type: Short
Colors: Black & TanGray Black & TanBlack & RustHarlequin

Temperament

How Beaucerons tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

loyalgentlefearlessprotective

Energy
5/5
Trainability
3/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Shedding
4/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Elbow Dysplasia
Description and veterinary guidance for Elbow Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Moderatetypical onset ~6 yr
Adult-Onset Cardiac Disease (Echocardiogram)
Description and veterinary guidance for Adult-Onset Cardiac Disease (Echocardiogram) land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Moderatetypical onset ~5 yr
Periodontal Disease
Description and veterinary guidance for Periodontal Disease land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.