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In our hunt for our next dog (would like to get a puppy/be on a waiting list by the end of spring 2019) we've stumbled upon Beaucerons, and we think they may be a good fit for us. However, websites are inconsistent with their description, and since the closest breeder is about 15 hours away, I would love to confirm some things before making the trip to meet some in person.
Some inconsistencies we've found:
-some websites say they are dog aggressive, some say they are same-sex aggressive, some say they they're ok with dogs they're raised with but not strange dogs... which is it? I understand that a lot of it depends on lines, socialization and the individual but is there a common trend?
-when it comes to trainability, we've seen everything from: they are handler-focused and easy to train, they are independent and stubborn and very difficult to train, and females are easy to train while males are very hard to train.
-size: one website said 55-90lbs, another said 75-115lbs
-barking: haven't seen anything on this: are they pretty vocal?
And what we like about them/why we think they may be a good fit for us:
-their appearance, the way they're built, and the fact that they seem like they could handle our Canadian winters very well. We also like that their coat is low-maintenance, requiring only some brushing.
-high energy and smart, we're very interested in trying various dog sports such as scent work, agility, obedience, skijoring, etc. Not expecting the dog to be amazing at all of these, since we'd just be starting out, but a dog with enough energy/drive to at least try. Also, we love hiking, biking, horseback riding, so a dog that can keep up with us is a must.
-aloof with strangers/protectiveness: current dog would snuggle up with any stranger which is nice in some ways, but we'd really like something a bit more reserved/aloof with strangers for our next dog.
-health: they seem like a relatively healthy breed
Any input from Beauceron owners, or anyone with Beauceron experience, would be very much appreciated! Also, tips on finding a good breeder would be wonderful!
Some inconsistencies we've found:
-some websites say they are dog aggressive, some say they are same-sex aggressive, some say they they're ok with dogs they're raised with but not strange dogs... which is it? I understand that a lot of it depends on lines, socialization and the individual but is there a common trend?
-when it comes to trainability, we've seen everything from: they are handler-focused and easy to train, they are independent and stubborn and very difficult to train, and females are easy to train while males are very hard to train.
-size: one website said 55-90lbs, another said 75-115lbs
-barking: haven't seen anything on this: are they pretty vocal?
And what we like about them/why we think they may be a good fit for us:
-their appearance, the way they're built, and the fact that they seem like they could handle our Canadian winters very well. We also like that their coat is low-maintenance, requiring only some brushing.
-high energy and smart, we're very interested in trying various dog sports such as scent work, agility, obedience, skijoring, etc. Not expecting the dog to be amazing at all of these, since we'd just be starting out, but a dog with enough energy/drive to at least try. Also, we love hiking, biking, horseback riding, so a dog that can keep up with us is a must.
-aloof with strangers/protectiveness: current dog would snuggle up with any stranger which is nice in some ways, but we'd really like something a bit more reserved/aloof with strangers for our next dog.
-health: they seem like a relatively healthy breed
Any input from Beauceron owners, or anyone with Beauceron experience, would be very much appreciated! Also, tips on finding a good breeder would be wonderful!