Beauceron vs Aidi
Compare the Beauceron to the Aidi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beaucerons and Aidis.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Beauceron is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Aidi is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Beauceron and Aidi are child friendly.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Beauceron is easier to groom.
- Barking - The Aidi has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Beauceron has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Beauceron | Aidi |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 24-28 in. | 20-25 in. |
| Weight | 70-110 lb | 50-60 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Morocco |
| Origin Year | 1587 AD | 300 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 70°F | 30°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | None-Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Beauceron | Aidi |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | High |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Average | Average |
| Protection | High | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Beauceron | Aidi |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black&tan | Yes | No |
| Harlequin | Yes | No |
| Tri-color | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |