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Belgian Shepherd Dog
The Belgian Shepherd Dog (also known as the Belgian Sheepdog or Chien de Berger Belge) is a medium to large-sized dog that originated in Belgium. It is similar to other sheep herding dogs from that region: the Dutch Shepherd Dog, the German Shepherd Dog, the Briard and others. Four types have been identified by various registries as separate breeds or varieties: Groenendael, Laekenois, Tervuren, and the Malinois.
The Belgian Shepherd Dog is an elegant dog that projects power and grace.
Belgian Shepherd Dogs are described as "highly intelligent, alert and sensitive to everything going on around them". They are known to form very strong relationship bonds and are well suited to family life.
They should receive a lot of socialising as puppies and benefit from a lot of activity and close interaction with people. They are intelligent, fun, and highly trainable if reward-based methods are use. They react negatively to punishment. Belgian Shepherds enjoy sports such as obedience training and dog agility. They are used as assistance and search and rescue dogs, as well as police, military and narcotics dogs.
Life span of Belgian Shepherds (all varieties combined) in the 2004 UK survey, was 12.5 years... on the high side for purebred dogs and for breeds similar in size.
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