US Army Veteran Lauren & her beauceron service dog Jamais in Colorado

A Little About
​the Program.

Welcome to the Vaillant Feu kennel, a small volume preservation breeder in Southern California focused on breeding the best in versatility, stability, health and temperament. As a preservation breeder, it is our job to preserve and protect the legacy of the Beauceron and work to move the breed forward. All dogs being bred in this kennel have ideally received Excellent ratings at our Journée de Beauceron from French judges (or have passed equivalent temperament & structural exams) and have proven themselves in different working capacities. Here at Vaillant Feu, we pride ourselves on our beaucerons being as true to working form as they can be and being the "country gentleman" that our standard calls for; never timid or harsh, always unwaveringly frank and courageous.
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We are a small up and coming breeder located in Riverside County, California. Our passion for the breed is represented in the dogs we choose to breed and the work we dedicate them to. At Vaillant Feu, conformation to the standard with an aesthetically pleasing functional form, stability in all environments and the necessary drives to compete are what we put first. The Beauceron is an ancient French symbol of partnership and dedication to the job. We hope to produce for our fellow breed enthusiasts a dog you can do anything with, a versatile beauceron with exceptional temperament.

We are proud to announce that we have also met the requirements to become an AKC Breeder of Merit! 
What does this mean?
We have dedicated over nine years to participating in AKC events, titled multiple dogs as well as produced multiple titled dogs from our program, are a member of good standing with the American Beauceron Club as well as a Code of Ethics breeder, and have proven our ambition & dedication to purebred dogs. We are so thankful to have found a place amongst the beauceron community and hope to continue to dedicate our passion to the breed for many years to come.

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We are a proud member of the following clubs/organizations:
American Beauceron Club
​United States Mondioring Association
​San Pasqual Valley Herding Club
​American Herding Breed Association
Working Beauceron Association

We are thrilled to utilize the following programs in our breeding program:
Puppy Culture
​Avidog
Embark DNA
AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.​    
​Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

The Beauceron
See our Vaillant Feu dogs featured in educational 'Dogumentaries' about the breed below!

A protector, solemnly guarding his charges; be it family or flock. The Beauceron is a confident, highly intelligent, independent and strong-willed dog. An active and intelligent breed, they require plenty of mental and physical exercise.
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The Beauceron is a versatile breed that has been selected and bred for a very long time, first mentioned in a manuscript written in 1587! The Beauceron have been used for many types of work due to their intelligence and work ethic. Today's Beauceron is being used much in the same fashion as the German Shepherd dog in this country. While still tending sheep and cattle, the Beauceron is utilized for military and police work, Search & Rescue, handicapped assistance work, canine sports such as Agility, French Ring, Schutzhund, Obedience, Tracking, Skijoring, and of course as a family companion.