| The Belgian Tervuren is a medium sized, | | | | can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath |
| elegant square standing herding dog that | | | | and other serious disease. Her toenails |
| originally comes from Belgium. She was bred | | | | may need to be examined for growth and |
| to protect flocks from wolves and other | | | | clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear |
| predators. She is fearless and can be quite | | | | feet grow slower than the toenails of the |
| aggressive. She needs an experienced handler. | | | | front feet. Generally a guillotine type |
| The optimal housing for her is indoors to be | | | | trimmer is the best for this chore and |
| with the family with access to a large | | | | competent instructions to accomplish this can |
| properly fenced yard or run. She needs plenty | | | | be found on the net. *Litter Size: 6 to 10 |
| of exercise. She needs to be extensiviely | | | | Belgian Tervuren puppies. *Life Span. The |
| socialized when very young. She like to chase | | | | Belgian Tervuren can live between 12 and 14 |
| joggers, cars and anything moving away from | | | | years with proper nutrition, medical care and |
| her due to her herding instinct so care must | | | | excellent living conditions. *History. The |
| be taken if she gets loose. She can be very | | | | Belgian Tervuren was developed in Belgium |
| good with children but care must be taken | | | | from a Belgian Shepherd line. These dogs were |
| with your childrens friends. As a reminder, | | | | bred to protect flocks from predators such as |
| no child should be left alone with any puppy | | | | wolves. They are intelligent, courageous and |
| or dog for any length of time. She does not | | | | very aggressive. In France she is registered |
| like rough housing. She makes a great watch | | | | as part of the larger family of Chien de |
| dog and guard dog. | | | | Berger Belge, but in the United States and |
| | | | some other countries they are broken out into |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate | | | | four separate breeds, this one being Belgian |
| adult size (two years old or older) of the | | | | Tervuren. *Some Registries: American |
| male Belgium Tervuren is 24 to 26 inches at | | | | Belgian Tervuren Club UKC United Kennel Club |
| the withers (highest point of the shoulder) | | | | NKC National Kennel Club CKC Continental |
| and 65 to 75 pounds. Females range between 22 | | | | Kennel Club APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| and 24 inches at the withers and weigh 60 to | | | | AKC American Kennel Club FCI Federation |
| 70 pounds. *Special Health | | | | Cynologique Internationale NZKC New Zealand |
| Considerations. All dog breeds have certain | | | | Kennel Club KCGB = Kennel Club of Great |
| inherited health problems associated with | | | | Britain ANKC = Australian National Kennel |
| that specific breed and the Belgium Tervuren | | | | Club ACR = American Canine Registry |
| is no exception. Be on the lookout for | | | | |
| epilepsy (common in dogs), eye problems, | | | | Litter Size: 6 to 10 Belgian Sheepdog puppies |
| canine hip dysplasia (genetic based looseness | | | | |
| in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis | | | | Category: Herding, Sheepdog Family |
| pain and lameness) and excessive shyness and | | | | |
| aggressiveness. *Grooming. The Belgian | | | | Terms To Describe: intelligent, courageous, |
| Tervuren has a long, harsh, straight coat and | | | | elegant, grace, power, smart, watchful, |
| it lays flat. She should be brushed | | | | obedient, *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS Excellent |
| frequently. She is a shedder and brushing | | | | watch dog. Excellent guard dog. Highly |
| will help keep her environment free of shed | | | | intelligent. Fast learner. Will prefer cool |
| hair. Brushing will help her maintain a clean | | | | climates. She is full of life. *SPECIAL |
| and healthy coat and also help you keep a | | | | BAD POINTS Can be very aggressive. May not |
| closer eye on her health and strengthen your | | | | tolerate rough housing. May want to chase |
| emotional bond with your pet. She will also | | | | cars, joggers and anything that appears to be |
| require some trimming. Her teeth should be | | | | moving away from her. She needs an |
| brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste | | | | experienced owner. She needs extensive |
| and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing | | | | socialization from an early age. Can tend to |
| removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar | | | | be a one or two person dog. She needs to be |
| which can cause cavities (rarely) and | | | | part of the family. She needs a lot of |
| periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease | | | | exercise. |