The Beauceron Dog is a breed of herding dog originating from the plains of Central France. It is also known by some other names. It’s other names include French Shorthaired Shepherd, Beauce Sheep dog, Beauce Shepherd, Berger de Beauce and Bas Rouge. The Beauceron dog is a French herding breed known for centuries in western Europe. The breed is noted as one of the breeds used to create the Doberman Pinscher. Although quite different in appearance, the Beauceron dog and the long-haired sheep dot, the Briard, stem from similar ancestral stock, sharing the trait of double dewclaws on the hind