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80 GUIDE T O BREED S

BEAUCERON

THIS ACTIVE DOG LOVES WORK BUT NEEDS CAREFUL SOCIALIZING AKC

Height range A herding and guard dog from the flatlands of the Beauce region in Central
25–28 in (63–70 cm) France, the Beauceron is an excellent worker and, in the right situation, a
Weight range gentle family companion. This big, strong dog can be intolerant of other
65–85 lb (29–39 kg)
dogs; early training is needed to minimize potential problems.
Broad head
Life span 10–15 years
Origin France
Coarse-textured, Drop ears
Slightly short, black and
sloping croup tan coat
Other colors

Gray, black, Tan markings
and tan on muzzle
May have a few
white chest hairs.

Double dewclaws
on hind feet
Lower legs
tan in color

MAJORCA SHEPHERD DOG

GREATLY VALUED IN ITS NATIVE COUNTRY, THIS BREED IS LITTLE KNOWN ELSEWHERE FCI

Height range Comparatively rare worldwide, the Majorca Shepherd Dog is regarded with
24–29 in (62–73 cm) pride in Majorca, where it was once widely used as a shepherd dog, and is
Weight range now popular as a show dog. Although usually willing to obey, this breed
77–88 lb (35–40 kg)
has strong herding instincts and can be defensive with
Life span 11–13 years strangers and other dogs.
Origin Spain

Small,
wide-set eyes Tapering
tail Short,
black coat

Small feet,
with arched toes

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