Beauceron vs White Shepherd
Compare the Beauceron to the White Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beaucerons and White Shepherds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Beauceron and the White Shepherd are good for new owners, but the Beauceron is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the White Shepherd is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both the Beauceron and White Shepherd are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The White Shepherd bark/howls frequently. The Beauceron has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Beauceron | White Shepherd |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 24-28 in. | 22-26 in. |
| Weight | 70-110 lb | 77-85 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Germany |
| Origin Year | 1587 AD | 1882 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 70°F | 40°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Low | High |
| Dander | Low | High |
| Drool Amount | Low | Medium |
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 | White Shepherd |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | High |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | High |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Beauceron | White Shepherd |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Joint Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Beauceron | White Shepherd |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black&tan | Yes | No |
| Harlequin | Yes | No |
| Tri-color | Yes | No |
| White | No | Yes |