GROUP: Herding • ORIGIN: Belgium • ORGINAL FUNCTION: Workdog • COAT: Long • COLOR: Red w/Black Highlights • HEIGHT: 21 to 25 in • WEIGHT: 60 to 75 lb • LIFESPAN: 10-12 Years
Description:
The Belgian Tervuren is a intelligent and active breed, with great agility and strength, and a abundance of energy to run all-day. These dogs offer a elegant and proud posture, with an ability to herd and guard livestock.
Belgian Tervuren's display a temperament of an alert and playful breed, although can be more defensive and reserved in the presence of strangers. A breed that's a fearless and natural protector and watchdog. The Belgian Tervuren is in need of on going training and mental stimulation.
History Of The Belgian Tervuren:
The origins of the Belgian Tervuren started in Belgium in the 1800's. There are four Belgian breeds of dog - all share the same roots, with the main distinctive feature being the color patterns and coat types. Consisting of the non-black Tervuren, wire haired Laekenois, short-haired Malinois, and a black-haired Groenendael.
All breeds were accomplished guard and herding dogs, and interbred on numerous occasions after being categorized into a single breed, called the Belgian and Continental. The Tervuren was called after a small town, where the dog was known to have lived. Later in 1918 the breed was official recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Belgian Tervuren Care:
A dog breed in need of ample exercise each day, strenuous activities in the shape of running and games are all favored. A Belgian Tervuren is often easy to teach obedience commands, and also thrives on mental stimulation.
The Belgian Tervuren has an equal tolerance to warm and cool climate conditions, and should be allowed time to run and play outdoors throughout the daytime. This breed isn't suited to apartment living. Grooming consists of a through brushing twice a week to maintain its double coat.
Health Information:
Health concerns seen with the Belgian Tervuren include seizures, allergies, elbow dysplasia, CHD, hypothyroidism, and PRA, with cataracts, PPM, hemangiosarcoma, and pannus seen rarely. Vets recommend that this breed is checked for elbow, hip, and eye related problems.
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