The Belgian Tervuren looks much like the more popular “Belgian Sheepdog”, however is shades of brown in color rather than black. It is a very protective, smart, and loving breed. The Belgian Tervuren loves to be with it’s family and usually forms an extremely close bond with one or two family members. If properly socialized from birth, these dogs get along with children and other pets, but may remain dominant towards other dogs. The Belgian Tervuren is highly intelligent and obedient but must be trained with a firm but not harsh approach. Harsh training causes this breed to become uncooperative. Like the other Belgian Sheepdogs, this breed’s hardworking and protective nature makes it a very good police/guard dog.
Belgian Tervuren Breed Information
Breed Group
Herding Group
Coat
Long, straight, abundant outercoat, with a dense undercoat.
Color(s)
Rich Fawn to russet mahogany, with some black tips.
Size
22-26 inches
Weight
60-75 lbs
Exercise:
Requires a lot of daily exercise
Temperament
Protective, often very sensitive, obedient, hard working, loyal
Trainability
Easy to train with a firm but not harsh approach
Average Lifespan
12-14 years
Common Health Problems
Epilepsy, Hip dysplasia, Allergies, Eye problems, Obesity
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