The Belgian Sheepdog is a large and intelligent breed of dog that was originally bred in Belgium for herding and guarding livestock. They are loyal, protective, and hardworking, and make excellent working dogs.
Belgian Sheepdog
Also known as Groenendael, Chien de Berger Belge
Origin
- Country
- Belgium
- Region
- Groenendael
- Era
- late 19th century
Group
- Herding
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 61–66 cm · Female 56–61 cm
- Weight
- Male 25–34 kg · Female 18–27 kg
Coat
- Type
- long
- Length
- long
- Colours
- black
Traits
- intelligent, alert, protective, devoted, watchful, affectionate