Beauceron vs Belgian Tervuren – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Beauceron	Belgian Tervuren
Origins	France	Belgium
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	141	103
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Other Names	Berger De Beauce, Bas-Rouge, French Shorthaired Shepherd, Beauce Shepherd	Tervuren
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set
Price	$1200-$1500	$1200-$1400

General Appearance - Beauceron vs Belgian Tervuren

Size	Large	Large
Weight	110 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	110 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height	24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Avg. Height	24-27.5 inches (51 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Beauceron vs Belgian Tervuren

Coat	Dense	Thick Double
Colors	Rust Gray Tan Black	Brindle Cream Fawn Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Beauceron doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Beaucerons shed moderately.	Belgian Tervurens shed moderately.

Characteristics - Beauceron vs Belgian Tervuren

Temperament	Courageous Obedient Protective Loyal Loving	Alert Energetic Loyal Attentive Intelligent Protective
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Beauceron's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Beaucerons aren't famous for their trainability.	Belgian Tervurens are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Beauceron is a playful breed.	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Beaucerons are highly affectionate dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Beaucerons are a social breed.	Belgian Tervurens are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Beauceron barks occasionally.	High: The Belgian Tervuren is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Beaucerons are one of the best watchdogs.	Belgian Tervurens are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Beaucerons are extremely protective guard dogs.	Belgian Tervurens strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Beauceron has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Beaucerons have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Belgian Tervurens have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Beaucerons have average wanderlust potential.	Belgian Tervurens are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Beaucerons have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Belgian Tervurens have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Beaucerons are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Belgian Tervurens are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Beaucerons adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Tervurens adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Beaucerons do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Belgian Tervurens do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Beauceron vs Belgian Tervuren

Stranger Friendly	Beaucerons are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Beaucerons are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Beaucerons are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Beaucerons are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Beauceron is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Beaucerons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Beaucerons usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Belgian Tervurens usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Beaucerons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Belgian Tervurens are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Beauceron breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Beauceron vs Belgian Tervuren

Health Issues	Beaucerons tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Beaucerons are high energy dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Beaucerons need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Tervurens need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Beaucerons don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Tervurens are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Beauceron can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Beauceron has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Beauceron is an average drooler.	The Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Beauceron vs Belgian Tervuren

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-7 puppies	6-10 puppies
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