Wiki-photo :Belgian Shepherd Tervuren

This weeks featured dog breed was inspired by a new patient, Harry a Belgian Shepherd Tervuren. He is a delight to be around and was a most well behaved patient. This information comes from Wikipedia/BelgianShepherd

The Belgian Shepherd Dog (also known as the Belgian Sheepdog or Chien de Berger Belge) is used to refer to both a breed of dog as well as a type of medium-sized to large-sized dog. It is a member of the Sheepdog Group, and as such can be commonly mistaken for the German or King Shepherd. Four breeds have been identified by various kennels as a separate breed or variety: Groenendael, Laekenois, Tervuren, and the Malinois. All are registered as a herding dog, more specifically a sheep dog.

Temperament
The Malinois variant

Belgian Shepherds are highly intelligent and are bred to be alert and sensitive to everything going on around them, and to develop extremely strong relationship bonds. This means that they need significant socializing as puppies, lifelong activity outlets, and will seek to be with “their human” all the time, preferably doing something rather than waiting around. They can find it very difficult to be left alone. They tend strongly to be a “one person dog.”

All the Belgian Shepherd breeds need a lot of activity and close interaction with people[citation needed]. Like most herding breeds, they need a job to do (be it herding, learning tricks, or dog agility). The Belgian breeds are intelligent and sociable dogs who can easily become bored with such simple and undemanding repetition. Many Belgians make superb assistance dogs who thrive on knowing that their jobs are indeed necessary for their chosen person.

They are widely considered to be a good looking dog, loyal, intelligent, fun, and well suited to family life[citation needed]. However because of their high sensitivity to criticism or to being ignored, their careful handling and socializing needs, their need for ongoing stimulation and purposeful activity, and their potential, they require a lot of exercise and interaction.[citation needed.”

More info on Belgian Shepherds can be found at: www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/belgianshepherds.htm

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