Beauceron vs Hovawart
Compare the Beauceron to the Hovawart. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beaucerons and Hovawarts.
Beauceron
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
70-110 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Beauceron
Hovawart
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1587 AD
1210 AD
Beauceron
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beauceron
Hovawart
Beauceron
Hovawart
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Beauceron
Hovawart
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Beauceron
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Beauceron
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Beauceron
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Beauceron
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beauceron
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Beauceron
Hovawart
Beauceron
Hovawart
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Beauceron
Hovawart
