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One of the four Belgian Sheepdogs, the Belgian Shepherd also known as “Groenendael”, is the most popular. This breed is black in color, and may have touches of grey or white. They are muscular, athletic and agile. The Belgian Sheepdog is sometimes shy and must be socialized at a young age. This breed requires a lot of early socialization, and firm (but not harsh) training from an experienced trainer. Harsh training tends to make Belgian Sheepdogs uncooperative. They usually form a very strong bond to their family and can easily suffer from separation anxiety. They are usually extremely protective by nature and relatively suspicious of strangers, which make them excellent police/guard dogs.
Belgian Sheepdog Breed Information |
Breed Group |
Herding Group |
Coat |
Very dense undercoat with a medium harsh, long outer coat |
Color(s) |
Black, black with white, black with gray |
Size |
22-26 inches |
Weight |
60-75 lbs |
Exercise: |
Requires a lot of exercise, used to living outdoors |
Temperament |
Hardworking, intelligent, obedient, protective, energetic, may be shy, |
Trainability |
Easy to train, very intelligent |
Average Lifespan |
12-15 years |
Common Health Problems |
Skin Allergies, Hip dysplasia, eye problems, epilepsy, obesity |
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