brightstar123 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hi everyone, I have a 2yo entire male Beauceron looking for a special home. Yes he is the one from DAS Canberra, he has been on trial in a loving home that was familiar with the breed but unfortunately it didn't work out. He is a beautiful affectionate BIG dog that has unfortunately learnt to use his size and strength to his advantage. His exercise needs are very high and he would probably do best with another dog for company and on a farm or large block as he loves to run. He does try to chase small dogs, cats, chooks and horses, although he will usually respond and stop if asked. Doesnt realise he's entire yet! He is very strong on the lead (I weigh 60kg and I have problems holding onto him) but does sit and drop. Loves treats. Recall is not great (although obviously it could be better!) and he needs to run in a secure area. Great in the car, ok to wash/groom/handle, quite settled inside the house. No sign of any aggression but he will try and push and shove to get his way. Doesnt jump up and ok with thunder/loud noises, he seems to have been quite well socialised. Too strong for kids, he will bowl them over. Lean body condition, vet checked and up to date with worming/fleas/vacc. French papers included. He is a special boy - for those who dont know he was imported from France and he is possibly the only Beauceron in Australia. I'm happy to discuss him more with anyone who is interested - he is urgently needing the right home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Oh. I so wish I could. Wish. Wish. Wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Hmm I realized my description sounds quite negative - I just want to be honest about his positives and negatives so I can find him the right home. He is a wonderful dog and I do believe his future owner could have a great bond with him, as he is very adaptable and was quick to respond well to me. No signs of anxiety that I can see, basically he just has some bad manners! Please share if you know someone who would be right for him :) Edited April 14, 2014 by brightstar123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I've been wondering what happened to him. Is he living with you at the moment? I notice you say he hasn't realised he is entire yet, assuming that means he is not desexed? I think he should be, even if he is a French pedigree only Beauceron in Aus, he is not where he was intended to be when imported and being passed around as an undesexed, pedigree rare breed is unfair to him and his breeder. Agree that you need to be honest about him and what he needs in a home :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Who imported him, and why is he needing a new home? Who spends that much money importing a dog, only to get rid of it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Maybe speak to someone like Nekhbet - she is familiar with working dogs and may know of a suitable home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Who imported him, and why is he needing a new home? Who spends that much money importing a dog, only to get rid of it?? Kirty he was advertised on Gumtree as if I remember rightly the owner had developed an allergy to him, they then surrendered him to DAS. I agree that Nekhbet would be the one to contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) maybe contact his breeder in France , and see just where they may want him to be???They may have aussie buyers interested but unwilling because of costs to import ??? This is part of their gene pool wandering around .... ;) Edited April 14, 2014 by persephone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlissPrideaux Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 How did he get released from the pound without being neutered ??? In the ACT it is legislated that all dogs must be neutered/speyed unless the owner takes out a breeding permit ? I hope you find him a lovely home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 maybe contact his breeder in France , and see just where they may want him to be???They may have aussie buyers interested but unwilling because of costs to import ??? This is part of their gene pool wandering around .... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Who imported him, and why is he needing a new home? Who spends that much money importing a dog, only to get rid of it?? Imported by his first owener who supposedly developed allergies after arriving here. Was another thread regarding the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 How did he get released from the pound without being neutered ??? In the ACT it is legislated that all dogs must be neutered/speyed unless the owner takes out a breeding permit ? I hope you find him a lovely home DAS doesn't do the desexing themselves, they release dogs with a voucher for it to be done so it relies on the person actually getting it done themselves. Great idea about contacting his breeder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave73 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Always wanted a Beauceron but unfortunately I have 2 dogs and they are both fighting cancer but if they weren't I would snap him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions so far, I will try contacting the breeder but I think it's a smaller kennel so I'm not sure if that will help. There is much more to the story of this dog which I can share with anyone who is genuinely interested in taking him on. It's a pretty sad story. I have met with the original owner and spoken to him a lot about the dog so I have quite a lot of information about him. It was the owner's wish to leave him entire at least until he has matured physically - most likely he will need to be desexed by his new owner though. Unfortunately I'm worried that, for many reasons, he is going to be very difficult to find a suitable home for. Keep the ideas coming :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 perhaps find a beauceron breed page ,and put out feelers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 If you haven't already you could try asking on this facebook page. It's a worldwide beauceron community page. Probably very few people in Aus but a breeder who knows of someone here that's after one might read it and get the word out that way. https://www.facebook.com/BeauceronVN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions so far, I will try contacting the breeder but I think it's a smaller kennel so I'm not sure if that will help. There is much more to the story of this dog which I can share with anyone who is genuinely interested in taking him on. It's a pretty sad story. I have met with the original owner and spoken to him a lot about the dog so I have quite a lot of information about him. It was the owner's wish to leave him entire at least until he has matured physically - most likely he will need to be desexed by his new owner though. Unfortunately I'm worried that, for many reasons, he is going to be very difficult to find a suitable home for. Keep the ideas coming :) doesn't matter, they may be able to put you in touch with someone who really knows the breed, are you prepared to export him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof4girls Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) I had to do a breed search as I had never heard of these gorgeous dogs :-) hope he finds his forever home soon . Edited April 15, 2014 by mumof4girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I would contact people like Nekhbet and K9Pro. That work with these types of dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightstar123 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks for the Facebook link - I've just posted something on there. I'd prefer not to export him as I think it should be possible to find a suitable home in Australia, plus he has already been through so much upheaval. Mumof4girls, he is a beautiful kind dog - once you see him you realise he's pretty unique. He's taller than a big male doberman with a bit of a rottie/shepherd thing happening too :) He really deserves a fantastic home, he's one of the nicest big dogs I've been around in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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