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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  Ease of training

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  Watchdog ability

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  Protection ability

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  Grooming

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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

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Shelters with Belgian Tervuren Dogs

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