So if you know anything about Beauceron, you will know that they can be stubborn and can also tend to be aggressive.
Now… Don’t get me wrong. Do not confuse aggression with the breed’s naturally protective attributes.
You’ve heard the words “obstinate” and “aggressive” when describing dogs before, but sometimes it’s an inherited trait that at one time was sought after as an asset and considered a positive rather than a negative quality.
Beauceron heritage is based on a natural herding instinct that came in handy for shepherding and rounding up cattle, in the French countryside for centuries.
They were almost like a well-hidden secret. They are known for their combination of aloofness and frankness when meeting strangers, and are not, in fact, overly aggressive or violent when confronting strangers.
Now they have become a “general-purpose” dog and despite his stern and foreboding appearance, he is quite tolerant by nature.
Early socialization is crucial to prevent this breed’s reserved nature from transforming into shyness, spookiness or aggression.