PKC - Beauceron

Coat

Solid:

Merle: Blue merle (strict) is accepted. There must be black present on the head to some degree in these dogs. A fairly even distribution of both colours is preferred.
Tan: Both of the above colours must always have

markings in the traditional pattern.
Masking: May be masked with

(small or standard mask).

allowed as a small chest patch only.

Eyes

preferred. Merles may have one or two

eyes, but this is a DQ on black dogz.

Nose

Faults

Lack of tan cheeks.

Disqualifications

Lack of tan markings other than listed above. Blue eyes on a black dog.
Merle dog without black on the head.
More white than listed.

Varieties

None

Notes

The beauceron, also once commonly called "red-stockings" is an ancient french herding dog. This breed is one of the main ingredients in the far more well-known doberman, and it was known in the past for having a very sharp temperament. The modern beauceron is milder and more trainable, an excellent working dog that is winning recognition around the world as a highly capable service dog. It was originally bred to be a sheep herder and flock guardian.

The beauceron should be large, powerful, robust and muscular. The head has a slight stop, slightly convex muzzle and high set ears, either cropped or natural. The eyes should have a gentle expression. The neck is of medium length and powerful. The body is rectangular with a deep chest and straight back. The tail is carried in a slight J-shape. The coat is short on the face, somewhat longer, thick and hard, on the rest of the body.

Breed Files

Filename: Beauceron
Offset: 3808
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: November 22, 2009
Notes: Version 2 of the Supernova file. Addballz ears (cropped, rose or drop), addballz tails (four carriage variations), optional liplines and nails.

Filename: Beauceron
Offset: E00E
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: September 4, 2007
Notes: Updated neck, cropped ears and knee area of Supernova file.

Filename: Beauceron
Offset: E00E
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 7, 2006
Notes: Addballz ears and tail - both come in three variations (varying tail carriages, and drop, half perk or cropped ears).

Filename: Beauceron
Offset: F703
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 1, 2006
Notes: Cropped.

Filename: Beauceron
Offset: E00E
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: July 29, 2004
Notes: Has an addball droptail and comes with natural or cropped ears. Both eartypes are equally accepted. This file was accepted with plush chest spots. It's acceptable to use either plush or the same texture as the rest of the chest ball for the chest spots.