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Dog Breed Information - Belgian Sheepdog
- 31/10/2010
Name (s) alternative (s)
Groenendael.
Country of origin
Belgium
Weight
Males: 61-66 cm. (24-26 inches)
Females: 56-61 cm. (22-24 inches)
Height
Males: 65-75 pounds. (29-34 kg.)
Females: 60-70 pounds. (27-32 kg.)
History
This breed of dog has come to be quite famous since the nineteenth century in Belgium before the war of 1914 in France. Part of their popularity comes from their beautiful facial expressions, body structure and intelligence. Their name comes from a castle south of Brussels and was determined in 1891. It is now well set and it can be distinguished from other types of Belgian Shepherds because of their long black coat.
General features
Distinguished by their black fur, smooth and solid, despite their size can be rather light and not too heavy, with triangular ears, always erect, with a long snout also equipped with very strong jaws.
Color
Black.
Coat
The Belgian Sheepdog has a longish coat, but the size is significantly shorter around the head, tail and feet area. Their coat will form a small mane around the neck and even longer down towards the chest.
Temperament
The Belgian Sheepdog can sometimes be sweet and affectionate, but others may become aggressive and lonely all depending on the training and treatment given previously. They are easy to train, especially if done properly because they have a good memory and can easily respond to their new master. The Belgian Sheepdogs get along well with members of the family also small children.
Care
Because of his long hair brushed can be given regular hair, because it changes twice a year, and the rest of the year is gradually losing hair so it is recommended to maintain consistency lotions can also be used bactericides and insecticides to prevent parasites you may have.
Training
This breed of dog must undergo an extensive early socialization so they are not aggressive in the future. Training must be firm in a clean place. As a protective breed they can be aggressive with strangers, for that reason, you need a coach to teach you how to properly socialize them as young as puppies.
Activity
It can be taken into an apartment as long as you give the dog sufficient exercise, likes to be with humans so it needs a medium sized area where they can recreate with family members.
Lifespan
12-14 years.
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