How long does a Beauceron live?

The listed lifespan for a Beauceron is 10–12 years.

How tall is a Beauceron?

The listed height for a Beauceron is 25.5–27.5 in (male), 24–26.5 in (female).

Is a Beauceron good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Beauceron is 3 out of 5.

When is a Beauceron full grown?

The growth size band for a Beauceron is up to 24 months.

Herding Group

Beauceron

Beauceron is a giant dog in the Herding Group. Adult weight is 70–110 lb, height is 25.5–27.5 in (male), 24–26.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Faithful, Gentle, Obedient.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Beauceron dog — Photo: Flickr user zenera · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight70–110 lb

SizeGiant GroupHerding Group

Height

25.5–27.5 in (male), 24–26.5 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

4 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 0.8 years longer than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 90 lb is about 26 lb lighter than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is France. The coat is described as double, smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 0.9 points above the group average of 4.1 for the Herding Group. Shedding scores 4 out of 5, so coat cleanup is a regular job. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 102 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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