 
Belgian Tervueren
adult Belgian Tervueren
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| group: herding |
height: m
24-26" / 60-66 cm,
f 22-24" / 56-62 cm
weight: m 55-66 lbs, 25-30
kg,
f 44-55 lbs, 20-25 kg |
| types: |
Groenendael, Laekenois,
Malinois, Tervueren (vary by color) |
| colors: |
fawn
to mahogany/red, gray with black overlay, may have small
amount of white on forechest and toes |
| physical traits: |
active, good sense of
smell |
| hair type: |
long topcoat, fine undercoat,
close-fitting with protective woolly undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
watchful, intelligent,
active, energetic, alert, attentive, confident, fearless,
courageous, calm, agile, always on the ready, robust. friendly,
affectionate, devoted and protective to familiar people.
not immediately friendly to all. requires stimulation or
may become mischievous. some can be timid, aggressive,
shy, fearful, vicious, apprehensive or attack when unprovoked |
maintenance/
special needs:
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high, brush regularly,
needs daily exercise, firm discipline |
| nicknames: |
Belgian Tervuren, Chien
de Berger Belge |
| origination: |
Belgium |
| bred for: |
herding livestock, general
farm worker |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
assistance, security,
police dog, agility trials, tracking by scent, cooler weather |
| good with kids? |
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| life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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| health concerns: |
hematopoietic / lymphatic: lymphedema,
nervous: epilepsy, skin: vitiligo |
| kennel
clubs: |
fci -(sheepdog group) akc -(herding
dog group), uk-(pastoral dog group), ukc, ankc (working dog
group), fci (sheepdog group) |
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