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- Varieties of the Belgian Shepherd Dog
- groenendael belgian shepherd
- belgian shepherd laekenois
- belgian shepherd malinois
- belgian shepherd tervueren
- German Shepherd
the race Belgian Shepherd it was definitively established in the year 1897, after a series of crossings between several animals dedicated to grazing that began in 1891. On the other hand, the breed of German Shepherd it started a little later, as until 1899 it was not recognized as a German breed. Its beginnings were also like sheepdogs.
We observed that both races departed from the same common functions, herding and in very close times and countries, Belgium and Germany. However, although their beginnings were similar, over the years both races diverged.
For this reason, at PeritoAnimal we will explain the main differences between German Shepherd and Belgian Shepherd.
Varieties of the Belgian Shepherd Dog
The Belgian Shepherd has 4 different varieties with very different characteristics in terms of their physical appearance, but genetically they are practically the same. For this reason, All are considered to be the Belgian Shepherd breed..
If it happens that a couple with the same phenotype is mated, the litter may be totally or partially with a totally different phenotype than its parents. The varieties of the Belgian Shepherd are:
- Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
- Belgian Shepherd Laekenois
- Belgian Shepherd Malinois
- Belgian Shepherd Tervueren
groenendael belgian shepherd
this variety of dog Belgian Shepherd Groenendael characterized bythe black color of all your fur. Its fur is long and soft except for its face. In this variety, some small white spot on the neck and chest is tolerated.
Their usual measurements are 60 cm at the withers and about 28-30 kilos in weight. Females are slightly smaller. It lives about 12-13 years old, but there are known specimens that are over 18 years old.
Experts consider that Belgian Shepherd dogs are not a good breed as a first dog, as their large need for activity it requires space and some unusual training essentials.
belgian shepherd laekenois
O Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is completely different from the previous one. It is the oldest variety. The appearance of the dog Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is as follows: its size and weight is identical to the Groenendael, but its fur is rough and curly. Its colors are in the range of browns. It also has curls on its head and face. A small spot on the neck is allowed.
During both world wars he served as a messenger dog. His average life expectancy is identical to that of Belgian Pastor Groenendael. Due to its activity level it is better for live in a rural environment, since in an urban environment this breed can suffer neurosis if it cannot do a great deal of active exercise.
belgian shepherd malinois
O Belgian Shepherd Malinois is originally from the Belgian city of Malinas, from where it emerged in 1892. With characteristics of weight and size identical to other Belgian shepherds, it differs from them by its short hard hair all over the body and face. Its color is within the range of browns and has a beautiful color.
It is a very active dog that needs a lot of space to move, since one of its characteristics is that it has a puppy mentality up to 3 years old, and some dogs even up to 5 years old. Which means that if you're not properly socialized and educated from day one, you can spend years eating the entire family's shoes, or causing similar wreckage. It is essential to be able to develop a great activity to calm your temper.
Precisely because of its temperament, it has been used by the army and police around the world (including the German police). It is also good as a guard dog, shepherd and defense, whenever trained for this by professionals. Remember that training a dog to attack without knowledge is a very dangerous idea that can have multiple consequences.
It is not a recommended dog to live in an apartment, although it is very kind to the family and especially to the children. But as it is very dizzy and gross, it can hurt the little ones without meaning to.
belgian shepherd tervueren
O Belgian Shepherd Tervuren comes from the town of Tervuren, the population where the first examples of this precious variety of Belgian Shepherd were selected.
The morphology of this variety is very similar to that of the Belgian Shepherd Groenenlandel, but its smooth and long coat is of brown tones with some black areas. The face has short fur and is formed by a beautiful beard that goes from ear to ear.
It is a very active dog used in surveillance, drug or bomb screening, disaster relief and defense. It integrates very well into families, as long as it has the capacity and space to train it and provide them with the great activity they need.
German Shepherd
The German Shepherd has its origins in 1899. Its physical characteristics are well known, as it is a very popular breed.
It is a dog of larger size and weight than the Belgian Shepherd, weighing up to 40 kg. It has a remarkable intelligence, being of easier training than the Belgian Shepherd. In any case, he is a working dog, which means he needs to do some kind of activity, whether physical as a police dog, disaster screening or monitoring the blind.
The German Shepherd's temperament is very balanceda, as long as your genetic line is pure, as it is also probably the breed in which inexperienced breeders have made the most mistakes. Their average life expectancy ranges from 9 to 13 years.
