Beauceron temperament Area of Origin: France Date of origin: 1500 Original function: Shepherd, Guard, Today's feature: Pastor guard, Height at the cross: from 65 to 70 cm in males and from 61 to 68 cm in females Weight: between 40 and 50 kg males and between 30 and 40 kg females Other Name: Berger de Beauce, Bas-Rouge, Pastor of Beauce History of the Beauceron The Beauceron is a breed of dog totally French, which goes back to the end of 1500. It originated in the area of the plains surrounding Paris, known as the Beauce, beauceron temperament. It is the largest of the French shepherd Dogs; it was used as a farm dog of various uses, of driving and protection of the sheep and, sometimes, the cattle, and the protection of his family. In 1863, two types of plains, shepherds and guard dogs were differentiated: the long-haired Berger de Brie (Briar) and the short hair Berger de Beauce (Beauceron). The Central Canine Societ...