The Belgian Tervuren Dog

The Belgian Tervuren dog is named after the Belgian village of Tervuren. It shares a common ancestry with the Belgian Malinois and the Belgian sheepdog. All three were considered one breed until 1891 when separate breed standards were developed. Interbreeding may have continued after 1891 causing some confusion when distinguishing the breeds. To add to the confusion, all three breeds are known by the alternate name of Chien de Berger Belge.

Origin	Belgium dating back to around the 1800's.
Original Use	Herding
Use Today	Companion, herding, security services
Temperament	It is a smart and dependable companion that usually bonds with just one person. It is lively, affectionate and usually possessive.
Acceptance of:	Other Dogs - Average, can be aggressive
	Other Pets - Average
	Strangers - Reserved and aloof
	Children - May attempt to herd children.
Watchdog Ability	Excellent
Guard dog Ability	Excellent
Ease of Training	Very Good
Living Conditions	Can live outside in most climates. Equally at home indoors.
Exercise	Requires lots of exercise everyday. This need can be met with a long walk, a jog, a vigorous play session, or one of its favorite activities - herding.
Coat	Two layered coat. The outer coat is long, profuse, straight, and of medium texture. The inner coat is also dense but shorter and softer.
Grooming	Requires brushing once or twice a week.
Colors	Caramel to mahogany with a black overlay; black ears and mask. The amount of black on the body increases with age.
Height and Weight	Ideal weight is 60 to 65 pounds (27.25 to 30 kg) while the ideal height is 22 to 26 inches (55.8 to 66 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals.
Life Expectancy	10 to 12 years.
Group	The AKC places the Belgian Tervuren dog in the herding group.

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