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#189541 - 04/09/08 08:05 PM
Beauceron
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Lindsay Janes
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Registered: 10/24/05
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Loc: Southwest
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After I put Cody down, my trainer and I developed a good friendship. Once in a while, we talk through text message on our cell phone and he knows that I want to do ring sports.
We met for lunch and had a long serious conversation about Malinois, Doberman, and german shepherd. He said that malinois is the only breed that excels in ring sports; however, he is not comfortable with the idea of me dealing a malinois. I agree with him on that. I have asked him about doberman and he said that it seems to more suitable for me, but it will be hard to find a good one and those health issues that come with it.
He recommends that I should start with German shepherd and do schutzhund first. I have not made any decision yet, and I'm still looking around and taking my time. I have heard of beauceron, but I have never met one in person. I'm wondering anyone has met them before? What do you guys think of the breed? Will it be a good compensation for me if I want to do ring sports? Is it similar to malinois?
On May 2nd I'm going to San Diego, Ca for vacation with a friend. On Saturday that weekend, I asked two ladies who have a lot of knowledge on ring sports to meet up, talk, and watch them training with their dogs. Sounds like a great fun. 
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#189545 - 04/09/08 08:21 PM
Re: Beauceron
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Janet Koehler
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Registered: 01/15/08
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Loc: Ontario, Canada
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I have never had one, but I have a breeder earmarked for the future. I love the look of them and from what I've read they seem alot like the temperment of a well bred shepherd. Personally, I think they'd be a great breed,... curious to see what others think!
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#189578 - 04/10/08 07:38 AM
Re: Beauceron
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Norman Epstein
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Registered: 02/06/08
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Loc: Mandeville Louisiana
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Ms. Koehler, I mean no disrespect but you should not buy dogs like you buy art. That said the Beaucerons genetic heritage has, for the most, part been lost because of breed stock selection, i.e., pet and show homes. Every working breed is now replete of stories of what they used to do, but few unfortunately have stories of what they do now. It is one thing you want this breed for a companion, but if you want this breed to work or compete, that is quite another. All you have to is look at how many out of the tens of thousands that do compete are Beaucerons. You will find very few of them. Then research the police or military working canines and find how many of those dogs are Beaucerons, again very few. It is good to remember that police and military handlers don’t need there dog for points but for there survival. Now the Beauceron of old could work but we are talking about the Beauceron of today. Again I am not saying they don’t exist but the numbers are so small that the chances of you finding one, well let’s just say they are not very good. IMO your chances in getting what you want are much better with a well bred German Shepherd Dog. Good luck.Norman
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#189759 - 04/10/08 10:05 PM
Re: Beauceron
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Tony Allen
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Registered: 09/26/05
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Lindsay,
A few years (4 or 5) back I had correspondence with this person about an unrelated topic. I provided this link as FYI. Although I am not very knowledgeable about the breed, I was comfortable within the confines of correspondence that was exchanged between us.
http://www.angelfire.com/mi2/beauceron/
Sue may be able to provide some additional insight or answers for you. Good luck.
Tony
Edited by Tony Allen (04/10/08 10:07 PM)
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#189870 - 04/11/08 02:21 PM
Re: Beauceron
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Saffron K. Hall
Registered: 01/24/03
Posts: 399
Loc: Austin TX
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Lindsay
I used to live in North County San Diego and went to see a breeder with my ex SIL because she was interested in the Beauceron.....from what I saw they were beautiful, high drive, working dogs. I could PM you with the name of the breeder and where she was located if you're interested. BTW, ex SIL decided against the breed because the ones we saw looked like quite a handful. They were doing French Ring while we were there.......she also had Mals.
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