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Adopt a Belgian Tervuren
Picture: Kent and Donna Dannen
Family:
livestock, herding
Area of origin:
Belgium
Original function:
stock herding
Average size of male:
Ht: 24-26, Wt: 60-65
Average size of female:
Ht: 22-24, Wt: 60-65
Other names:
Tervuren, chien de berger Belge
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Cold tolerance
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Heat tolerance
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Belgian Tervuren Dog Temperament
Alert, watchful and energetic, the Tervuren is an active and dependable companion that functions best when given daily mental and physical exercise. He enjoys playing and running outside, and can be a well-mannered companion inside as long as he is given sufficient exercise. He is smart and obedient, but independent. He can be aloof with strangers. He may nip at the heels of children in an attempt to herd them.
Belgian Tervuren Dog Care
The Tervuren needs strenuous activity, either a long walk or jog or an invigorating play or work session every day. He especially enjoys herding. His double coat needs brushing and combing twice weekly, more often when shedding.
Belgian Tervuren Dog Health
Major concerns: none
Minor concerns: epilepsy, skin allergies
Occasionally seen: CHD
Suggested tests: none
Life span: 10-12 years
Dogs Related to the Belgian Tervuren
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog
Australian Cattle Dog
Border Collie
Bouvier des Flandres
Briard
Canaan Dog
Collie
Shelters with Belgian Tervuren Dogs
Some animal welfare organizations with Belgian Tervurens ready for adoption:
