Welcome to the Belgian Shepherd Breed Archive, a place for Belgian Shepherd lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts.
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About
Country of origin: Belgium Breed group: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs - Group 1 (FCI); Pastoral Group (KC); Herding Group (AKC)
Facts
Size: large Coat: long-haired (Groenendael, Tervueren), short-haired (Malinois), rough-haired (Laekenois) Colour: black (Groenendael), fawn (Tervueren, Malinois, Laekenois) Life expectancy: 10-16 years
Characteristics
Intelligent, versatile and full of energy, always ready to spring into action with his human buddy, whom he loves and protects.
Four in One
Historically one breed, differing in coat colour, length & texture, the four varieties of the Belgian Shepherd are named from areas around Brussels where they originated as herding dogs.
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Today is tomorrow's history - the Breed Archive is a way to preserve the history of the breed for future generations worldwide. And it provides valuable tools for active breeders.
Eva-Maria Krämer - photojournalist and dog expert, Germany