Belgian Shepherd puppies are amazingly cute and beautiful. But the training of this dog needs to be given special attention. If you approach the training correctly, then you will grow up a smart and loyal friend. Are you interested in a Belgian Shepherd? A photo of her will help to understand what will grow out of a puppy in the future. If you are interested in this breed and its features, then we will talk about it now.
Belgians consider this dog a national treasure. It combines all the qualities of a great dog. She is beautiful, strong and smart. The Belgian Shepherd breed was bred in the 19th century. The dog has an excellent protective instinct and incredible hard work. Therefore, she began to enjoy great popularity.
Each breeder wanted to improve its appearance and working qualities, so a lot of varieties of this breed appeared. They differ in color and wool. There are four types now. All of them are recognized as separate breeds. Although some experts in the field of cynology attribute them all to the same breed.
Outwardly, the Belgian Shepherd Dog is quite flexible and harmoniously built dog with a muscular physique. She looks very noble and elegant. Growth at the withers - 56-66 cm. Weight - 27-32 kg. The head of the Belgian Shepherd is small, elongated. The eyes are dark brown, set high, the dog has a smart look. The tail is of medium length, at rest it is lowered down, and in the excited state it is raised upward, slightly curved.
The Belgian Shepherd is a very alert and alert dog. From such dogs excellent guards are obtained who are unfriendly to strangers. The Belgian Shepherd is reverent and tender towards family members. Such dogs are well trained, as they have high IQ and excellent memory. Therefore, difficulties in training should not arise. Remember that, like all representatives of the canine world, these shepherds cannot stand rudeness towards themselves, but you do not need to show a weakling either, otherwise you will have to follow the dog’s whole life later.
Such a dog is very active, she loves long walks. The Belgian Shepherd will accompany its owners everywhere: on a run, on hikes, even on bike rides. She will be happy to take part in flyball or agility competitions.
From this four-legged creature, energy splashes. Despite the fact that the dog has an explosive temperament, she is always collected and restrained when necessary. In addition, she has an excellent reaction, which is why such dogs serve in the police and customs. Also, these shepherds can be excellent guides for blind people.
By the end of the 19th century, 4 varieties of the Belgian Shepherd were approved. All of them bear beautiful names that they received from various regions and cities of Belgium: Tervuren, Malinois, Lakenua and Groenendael.
In many countries, these four types are separate breeds. All of them have one standard, and differ in the type of coat (structure and length), as well as in color. Crossing these species among themselves is allowed only in exceptional cases. For all types of breed, the coat must be thick, dense, with undercoat to protect the dogs from the weather.