 
Belgian Sheepdog
adult Belgian Sheepdog
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| 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:
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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 |
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| 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), |
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