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Belgian
Sheepdog dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Herding
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Belgium,
herding sheep. |
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Life expectancy |
12
- 14 Years |
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Color |
Black;
black with limited white. |
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Coat type |
Long,
straight and abundant, with an extremely dense undercoat. |
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Exercise needs |
He
is a working dog and needs a lot of exercise, preferably off
the leash as much as possible. |
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Temperament |
The Belgian Sheepdog is obedient and loyal. A truly well-rounded
dog who can captivate your heart by being a gentle, devoted
companion willing to give all to the ones he love. |
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Good with children |
Yes,
good with their family, may not tolerate other children. Needs
to be socialized to other pets. Take extra care when introducing
a new pet. |
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Grooming needs |
Daily combing and brushing of his coat is important. Clip out
mats that form particularly in the ruff and on the legs. Clip
hair from between his toes and on the outer ears. Bathe only
when necessary. Shedding is bi-annually. |
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Average size (inches) |
24
- 26
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22
- 24
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Average weight (lbs) |
62
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62
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Health issues |
Epilepsy, excessive shyness,
eye problems, hip dysplasia. |
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Living conditions |
He adapts well
to both a urban or country environment as long as he has space
to roam. A home with a fenced yard is essential. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Belgian Sheepdog is also
known by the name "Groenendael." He is the most popular of
the Belgian Shepherd Dogs which consist of the "Belgian Tervuren",
"Belgian Malinois," "Belgian Sheepdog" and "Laekenois."
Developed in Belgium for guarding and herding of sheep. He was formally
recognized as the Belgian Shepherd Dog in 1891.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Belgian Shepherd Dog is a breed consisting of four sheep dog varieties. |
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