Belgian Shepherd Dog(Tervueren)

The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren) is classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed in some countries. The Tervueren is recognized in the United States by the AKC and the CKC under the name Belgian Tervuren, but recently had an official name change to Belgian Shepherd dog, Tervueren, in Canada.

Appearance
The Tervueren is a medium-sized dog in the sheepdog family. They a squarish(as high as long) and hardworking. Males stand between 24 and 26 inches, and weigh approximately 65 lbs. Females are smaller and finer with more delicate facial appearance. They have a thick double coat, usually mahogany with degrees of black overlay, including a black mask. A small patch of white on the chest is permissable and common, as well as white tips on toes. They may also be sable or grey, but this may be penalized in the show ring in some countries according to the standard of the registering body.

Temperament
Excellent family dogs, they have high energy and require a lot of exercise and coat care. They excel at obedience, dog agility, and flyball. Not suited for apartment dwellers, and they do well with a pack(either a companion animal or more than one human).

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