Belgian Tervuren Dog Breed Information:
Created in Belgium in the late 19th century, the Belgian Tervuren dog breed is often considered to be the most elegant of the four Belgian sheepdogs. They’re intelligent and athletic, making them a versatile performer in any number of activities, including their original job, herding. Even though these are purebred dogs, you may find them in the care of shelters or rescue groups.
Belgian Tervuren Dog Breed Group: Herding Dogs.
Belgian Tervuren Height: 21 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder.
Belgian Tervuren Weight: 40 to 70 pounds.
Belgian Tervuren Life Span: 10 to 12 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
The Belgian Tervuren is a beautiful, medium-size dog with a long, rich fawn to russet mahogany coat superimposed with a blanket of black, giving the Tervuren a striking appearance. The Tervuren is a charmer, noted for his intelligence, elegance, alertness, and sense of humor.
He does police work, is an accomplished assistance dog and therapy dog, and participates in any number of dog sports, from herding natch! to agility, obedience, sledding (yes, sledding), and tracking. Belgian Tervuren shed year-round and require 15 to 20 minutes of brushing weekly.
Belgian Tervuren History:
The Belgian Tervuren is one of four varieties of shepherd dogs that were developed in Belgium in the late 1800s. The four varieties are the Malinois (fawn-mahogany, short coat with black mask), Tervuren (fawn-mahogany, long coat with black mask) the Laekenois (fawn, rough coat), and the Groenendael (black, long coat).
Belgian Tervuren Size:
A male Belgian Tervuren stands 23 to 26.5 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs 55 to 70 pounds; a female is 21 to 24.5 inches tall and weighs 40 to 55 pounds.
Belgian Tervuren Personality:
A proper Belgian Tervuren is observant and vigilant, making him an excellent watchdog. A Tervuren is a confident protector of his people and property and doesn't attack without cause. He's affectionate and friendly with people he knows, especially family members. He's also demanding of their time and attention. Like every dog, Tervuren need early socialization exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences when they're young.
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Belgian Tervuren Health:
Belgian Tervurens are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Belgian Tervurens will get any or all of these diseases.
Hip Dysplasia.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA).
Elbow Dysplasia.
Epilepsy.
Belgian Tervuren Care:
The Belgian Tervuren is an indoor/outdoor dog. He should live indoors with the family but needs access to a securely fenced yard that will prevent him from escaping to chase passing cyclists, joggers, and cars. If you like to hike or jog, your Tervuren will be happy to be by your side. Consider training him to compete in obedience, tracking, or agility. It doesn't really matter what you do as long as you keep him active.
Belgian Tervuren Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. For more on feeding your Belgian Turvuren, see our guidelines for buying the right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog.
Belgian Tervuren Coat Color And Grooming:
The Belgian Tervuren is a double-coated breed. The topcoat is abundant with long, straight hair that's moderately harsh to the touch, never wiry or silky. The hair is short on the head, outside the ears, and on the front part of the legs.
Belgian Tervuren with Children And Other Pets:
Well-socialized Tervurens are good with children, especially if they are raised with them, but because of their herding heritage they may have a tendency to nip at their heels and try to herd them when playing. Sometimes they become best friends with cats and other animals and will protect them as they would members of their flock, and sometimes they all come to an agreement of mutual indifference.