About breed
Country: Belgium
It belongs to the I FCI group (Sheepdogs and Cattledogs, except Swiss Cattle dogs)
History
In Belgium, there were a large number of non-standardized shepherd dogs, accordingly, Belgian kinologists decided to form a working group that would specify the standard of the Belgian shepherd. The group was headed by a professor at the Veterinary Faculty in Kirghory, A. Reul, considered the founder of this race.
The Belgian Shepherd Dog Association was founded on September 29, 1891. In the same year, Professor A. Reul in Kirgen compiled a report based on a sample of 117 dogs. The selection program was begun in the next few years, and the race was officially recognized between 1891 and 1897, although the Belgian Shepherd dog was registered in the birth book of the Belgian Shepherd Dog Club (Royal Society of St. Hubert) only in 1901.
Within this race there are four officially recognized varieties. Its strictly forbidden to mate individuals of different varieties. These are: Groenendael, Malinois, Lakenois and Tervuren.
Description
The Belgian Shepherd dog has a medium-elongated lines, consistent proportion that combines elegance and strong muscularity. The chest is lowered to the level of the elbow. The length of the muzzle is equal to or sightly longer than half the length of the head. It moves vigorously and freely, it is excellent in the gallop, but it usually runs with a trote.
Dogs of this breed are very energetic, intelligent, temperamental and pronounced prey. They have perfectly proved themselves as official dogs (military, police (K), mountain rescue service ...), but they also show all the qualities of real pets. They are very attached to the family, and are especially protective of children. Psychic stability is one of their greatest strengths, thanks to it, they are excellent in helping blind and handicapped people.
As sports dogs, they are used in many cynological disciplines such as KNPV, IGP, Ring Sport, Agility. Belgian shepherds are very resistant dogs, and they perfectly adapt to almost all climatic conditions, have no major health problems, and have a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years.
Measures
Males:
Height at the withers is on average: ideal height is 62cm (deviations can be 2cm lower or 4cm higher)
Weight: 30-35kg
Females:
Height at the withers is on average: ideal height is 58cm (deviations can be 2cm lower or 4cm higher)
Weight: 25-30kg
Usual measures of the adult Belgian shepherd, 62cm high in the ridge, are:
Body length:
62cm from the shoulder to the pelvis
Head length:
25cm
Mouth length:
12.5-13cm
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