ADDITIONAL BELGIAN TERVUREN PICTURES
Family: Shepherd
Breed Group: Herding, AKC Herding
Origin: Belgium
Date of Origin: Late 1800s
Originally used for: Herding, guarding, police, military dog
Used today: Companion, police dog
Other Name(s): Belgian Shepherd Dog, Tervuren, Chien de Berger Belge
History of the Breed: In the late 19th century the Belgian Shepherd Dog Club was formed to determining if Belgium had a true native
shepherd dog. The club did find native breeds within Belgium and as a result created a Shepherd Dog standard. This standard recognized three
varieties: dogs with long coats, short coats and rough coats. As a result four breeds were identified, the Groenendael also called the Belgian
Sheepdog, the Malinois, the Tervuren, and the Laekenois. The AKC does not recognize the Laekenois. The Belgian Tervuren, owes its name to the
Belgian village of Tervuren.
General Appearance: A large square-proportioned sheepdog. The head is wedge shaped with a long
tapering muzzle and a black nose. The dark brown eyes are almond shaped and medium sized. The ears are triangular and stand erect. The body
has a deep but somewhat narrow chest reaching to the elbow. The loin is relatively short and strong. The tail reaches to the hock and carried
low with the tip bent back level with the hock. The dog is covered in a long, straight coat with a ruff around the neck and extra feathering on
the underside, legs and tail.
Height & Weight:
Height 22-26 Inches
Weight 60-65 Pounds
Coat: Long, straight and abundant.
Color: All shades of red, fawn, gray, with black overlap.
Grooming needs: Medium, The coat requires weekly brushing to remove excess hair.
Temperament of Breed: This is a working dog. Scocialization with people and other pets is needed at an early age, these dogs learn quickly.
Friendly with children: Yes, needs scocialization starting at an early age
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, needs socialization starting at an early age
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes, makes an excellent guard dog as well
Exercise Level: High
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Epilepsy, eye problems, hip dysplasia
Minor: Excessive shyness
Life Expectancy: 12 to 14 years
2006 AKC Ranking: 107
First Registered by the AKC: 1959
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
American Belgian Tervuren Club. Inc.(ABTC)
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