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Beauceron
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: France Group: Herding Height: Males – 25 1/2 in., Females 24-26 1/2 in. Weight: 70-110 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, when socialized early Good with other pets: usually, when socialized early What is the origin of the Beauceron? The first mention of a Beauceron-like […]
Captive-bred vs.Wild Caught Pets
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