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Belgian Sheepdog

photo of a belgian sheepdog
adult Belgian Sheepdog
photo of a belgian sheepdog
    height of a belgian sheepdog
group: herding height m 22.5-27" / 57.2-68.6 cm
f 20.5-25.5" / 52.1-64.8 cm
types: weight: 61-66 lbs / 27.7-29.9 kg
colors: black with white on chest
physical traits: agile, elegant, hardy, well-muscled
hair type: long, smooth, straight, abundant, harsh
personality/
temperament:
intelligent, devoted, courageous, robust, very possessive, confident, friendly and affectionate to familiar people, obedient, watchful, attentive, protective. some can be shy, fearful, vicious, apprehensive, or attack when unprovoked
maintenance/
special needs:

high, fence, brush several times a week, sheds alot, needs exercise, space to run, firm discipline early
nickname: Groenendael, Chien de Berger Belge, Belgian Shepherd
origination: Belgium
bred for: herder, general farm worker, companion, watchdog
identifying traits: fringe of hair around neck
ideal for: rural, family, watchdog, country life,
good with kids? supervise
life expectancy: 13-14 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns : eye: retinopathy, hematopoietic / lymphatic:
lymphedema, nervous: epilepsy,
neuromuscular / muscles: x-linked muscular dystrophy, skin: ectodermal defect, vitiligo
kennel clubs: fci- (sheepdog group), jkc (sheepdog/cattledog group), akc- (herding group), uk (pastoral group), saku, ankc- (working dog group),
rescues:    
     
 
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