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Belgian Shepherd Dog

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Our collection of Belgian Shepherd Dog images features many champions and best of breed. Whether you are a specialist looking for stock images of breed examples, a designer looking for a striking picture, or you're simply a Belgian Shepherd Dog fan, we're confident we'll have the image you're looking for.

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Belgian Shepherd Dog overview

Originating in Belgium for use in livestock herding, there are four very distinct types of Belgian Shepherd Dogs:
the Groenendael (Groenendaal), Laekense (Laekenois), Mechelaar (Malinois) and Tervuren (Tervueren).

They are all suitable for the urban environment and make good watchdogs. Very robust and strong-willed, they require early obedience training. The Groenendael's long coat will require regular grooming.

Belgian Shepherd Dog foreign names

Belgische Herdershond (Dutch), Chien de Berger Belge (French), Belgischer Schäferhund (German), Perro de Pastor Belga (Spanish)

Origin

Belgium

Breed Group

Pastoral Group

Biological data

Weight
Male: 30 kg.
Female: 26 kg.
Height
Male: 62 cm.
Female: 58 cm.
Colours, markings and patterns
Black or black with limited white as follows: small to moderate patch or strip on chest, between pads of feet and on tips of hind toes. Frosting (white or grey) on muzzle.

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Groenendael Dog – Breed standard

The below links are external
AKC, FCI, CKC, KC

Groenendael Dog references and further reading

France
Le Club Français du Chien de Berger Belge 

USA

Belgian Sheepdog Club of America

UK
Belgian Shepherd Dog Association of Great Britain
Northern Belgian Shepherd Dog Club (NBSDC)
Working Belgian Shepherd Dog Society

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Belgian Shepherd breeds

Below are some examples of the four Belgian Shepherd Breeds, click on the image to see more images of the breed.

Groenendael

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AP-0NEBYC - Groenendael looking at camera
Photo © Animal Photography, Sally Anne Thompson

Tervueren

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AP-1VXTT8 - Champion Tervueren
Photo © Animal Photography, Sally Anne Thompson

Malinois

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AP-QTM2BD - Malinois in poppy field
Photo © Animal Photography, Sally Anne Thompson

Laekenois

Laekense
AP-ICFBUJ - posed Laekenois
Photo © Animal Photography, Alice van Kempen

 

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AP-CEWUHR - two Groenendaels
© Animal Photography, Sally Anne Thompson