This breed stands 61 to 70 cm (24 to 27.5 inches) in height and weighs 30 to 45 kg (66 to 100 pounds) The Beauceron has a hard outer coat and a woolly undercoat that grows thick in cold weather, especially if the dog sleeps outdoors.

In order to be shown, a Beauceron must have double dewclaws that form well-separated "thumbs" with nails on each rear leg; anything less will result in disqualification from dog shows.

The Beauceron's double dew claws are connected by bone (unlike most breeds) and some dogs are even able to flex each one individually.

[6] They do best when raised within the family but they can sleep outside, the better to act as guards (their weatherproof coats make them ideal kennel users even in the coldest winters).

Several five- or ten-minute play-training exercises per day in the early years can achieve better results than long or rigorous training sessions.