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“The Beginning” A legend of le Berger de Beauce by Réne Sauvignac It was the year 1606 when Anthelme Pivoine returned home as night fell. It was the month of September; neither good nor bad, sad nor gay, it was according to the chosen mood somewhere between joy and melancholy. “La Traverse”, the west wind, was gently blowing salty, humid air. Slowly moving large clouds, illuminated by yellow highlights, gave way to a huge round moon shining behind the alders on the edge of th

There is a very specific kind of chaos that comes with raising a litter of puppies. And then there is the chaos of having nine Beauceron puppies loose at the same time while you’re trying to do chores. These are no longer tiny little potatoes that toddle around, fall over their own feet, and eventually pass out in a pile. No. They have legs now. They have speed. They have opinions. And, most importantly, they have TEETH. Nine mouths full of tiny, sharp, incredibly effective t

Health Testing: The Minimum, Going Beyond It, and Transparency Health testing is one of those subjects where I think we sometimes get so focused on whether someone “health tests” that we forget there are several layers to that statement. There is a difference between meeting the minimum health testing requirements for your breed, doing the additional recommended testing, and choosing to go beyond both because you want as much information as reasonably possible about the dogs

What do you expect from your breeder? It’s a genuine question. Do you want a breeder who spends their time exposing puppies to the real world, introducing crates, starting basic leash skills, working on manners, letting them experience different surfaces, sounds, animals, people and environments? Do you want perfectly posed weekly pictures of every puppy? Do you want both? Maybe you don’t care about the perfect pictures at all. Maybe you’d rather see the real ones. Puppies co

I’m going to say something that has been weighing on me lately, and I’m saying it with kindness, but also with a fair amount of frustration. Probably 98% of the puppy inquiries I receive lately start with some version of: “Do you have any harlequins?”“Are there any harlequin puppies available?”“I’m looking for a harlequin.” No hello. No questions about the litter. No “Can you tell me about your puppies?” No questions about my program, my dogs, the application process, or what

The Beauceron is the largest of the French sheepdogs. Though almost unknown outside of France, the Beauceron has a long history. It is a very old breed developed solely in France with no foreign crosses. It is thought that a passage in a manuscript, written in 1587, is the first specific mention of a dog of the Beauceron’s description. The Beauceron was a general-purpose dog. Worked and selected for a very long time, the Beauceron was used to drive and protect the herd (Sheep

Why Breed Standards Matter When you fall in love with a breed, you’re falling in love with generations of careful development. Breed standards help protect that legacy. A breed standard is a written description of the ideal dog for that breed — outlining structure, movement, temperament, size, coat, and overall balance. It’s not about creating “perfect” dogs. It’s about maintaining consistency, health, and purpose over time. A Guide for Responsible Breeding For ethical breede

FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL) SECRETARIAT GENERAL: 13, Place Albert 1er B – 6530 Thuin (Belgique) ______________________________________________________________________________ 19.09.2023/ EN FCI-Standard N° 44 BERGER DE BEAUCE Beauce Sheep Dog (Beauceron, “Red-Stocking”) TRANSLATION : John Miller, Raymond Triquet. Official language (FR). ORIGIN : France. DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID STANDARD : 01.08.2023. UTILIZATION : Sheepdog and Guard Dog. FCI

Driving (Droving) Dogs vs. Tending Dogs Understanding two distinct styles of livestock work Herding dogs are often grouped together under the broad term “stock dogs,” but historically and functionally they fall into very different categories. Two of the most commonly confused types are driving (or droving) dogs and tending dogs. While both move livestock, the way they work, the distances they cover, and the instincts they rely on are dramatically different. Driving / Droving

The Official Standard of the Beauceron General Appearance: The Beauceron is an old and distinct French breed of herding dog, developed solely in France with no foreign crosses. Dogs were bred and selected for their aptitude to herd and guard large flocks of sheep as well as for their structure and endurance. Beaucerons were used to move herds of 200 to 300 head traveling up to 50 miles per day without showing signs of exhaustion. The ideal Beauceron is a well balanced, solid