Appearance
Beauceron - Quick Facts
- Weight: up to 110 lbs (50 kg)
- Height: 24-27 in (32-70 cm)
- Coat: Harsh outer coat with wooly, fluffy undercoat
The Beauceron stands 24 to 27 inches (61 to 70 cm) in height and weighs 66 to 85 pounds (30 to 38.5 kg). Its standard color is black and tan, black, or harlequin. Other colors, such as the once prevalent tawny, gray, or gray and black, are now banned by the breed standard. The coat is short, close, and smooth except on its legs, tail and flanks, where there is a slight fringe.
Although most breeds may or may not have dew claws (many owners remove dew claws, especially if the dog is used for field and hunting), an important feature of the Beauceron is the double dew claw. A Beauceron must have double dew claws, forming well separated “thumbs” with nails on each rear leg, anything less will result in disqualification in the show ring.