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Belgian Tervuren
Large Breed
The Belgian Tervuren is a beautiful dog that has a look of confidence, combining elegance and power. They are confident in everything they do which gives any owner of a Belgian Tervuren a sense of wellbeing.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Belgium
Weight
Males 25-30kg / 55-66lbs;
Females 20-25kg / 44-55lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 60-66cm / 24-26.5in;
Females 56-62cm / 22.5-24.75in (standards may vary)
Coat
Long and smooth on the body, with short hair on the head, ears and lower parts of the leg
Markings
Fawn and black overlay or grey with black overlay and a black mask
Lifespan
Average, 10-12 years
Their intelligent and responsive nature has meant they have been able to perform well in such disciplines as hunting, herding, guarding, and police work. They also perform well in obedience and agility trials where their easy-to-train nature can be displayed to everyone.
Temperament
The Belgian Tervuren is a happy and enquiring breed with a high level of intelligence which means it can learn quickly and adapt to many situations. Enjoying spending time with the family it is not a breed to be locked away in a kennel; if left alone they may become destructive. They can be shy and, as a result, require sufficient socialisation from a young age to make sure that they do not become overly timid.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
An active breed, the Belgian Tervuren is certainly eye catching and, once you have noticed the breed, you are more than likely to like what you have found. They are generally a healthy breed.
- Makes a good companion
- A very good working dog
- Excellent watchdog
- Happy in most climates
- Does not require trimming or stripping
- Daily grooming is preferred
- Not a dog recommended for novice owners
- Must have sufficient daily physical activity
- Fairly active indoors
- Prone to epilepsy, skin allergies and eye problems