How to Groom a Beauceron

The beauceron is an old breed of herding dog for large sheep flocks. They have a thick outer coat that lies close to their bodies as well as a short, downy and mouse-gray colored under coat. Colors appear as black and tan or gray, black and tan known as harlequin. They have a double dewclaw on each hind leg. Beauceron's require little grooming.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Natural bristle brush
• Towel
• Cotton pads
• Mild dog shampoo

1. Brush the beauceron daily with a natural bristle brush, especially if he lives outdoors. If he has a damp coat, dry it off with a towel and brush again. Brush weekly if he's primarily an indoor pet.

2. Check her dewclaws every two weeks for ingrown claws. If you plan to show your beauceron, don't remove her dewclaws.

3. Inspect your beauceron's ears regularly for wax buildup, mites or signs of infection. If dirty, clean outside the ear canal with a damp cotton pad. Typically, beaucerons' cropped ears stand erect. If not, their half-pricked natural ears have one-third of the ear erect.

4. Bathe the beauceron every four to six weeks with a mild dog shampoo, so as not to dry out his skin.

5. Dry her coat with a towel and brush to remove excess hair. Then allow her coat to air dry.

6. Make sure you brush the beauceron more frequently during his shedding periods, which occur twice a year.

Tips & Warnings

• A beauceron requires no trimming or stripping.
• Never trim or strip a beauceron to show. You must show him with his natural coat.