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Belgian Tervuren Breed Details |
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Belgian Tervuren Breed Details |
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| Breed: Belgian Tervuren |
| Names: Tervuren, Chien de Berger Belge |
| PetGroup: Herding |
| Height: male: 24-26 in; female: 22-24 in |
| Weight: 60-65 lbs |
| Life: 10-12 years |
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| Description: One of the four breeds of the Belgian Shepherds. The Belgian Tervueren is a well balanced medium size dog, elegant in appearance, standing squarely on all fours. A picture of power and grace. He is intelligent, courageous, alert and devoted to his master. He excels in an active family environment, but also is a wonderful working dog whether in obedience, herding, agility or tracking. He will adapt to both urban or a country environment as long as he has space to exercise. |
Health: *Major Concerns: none *Minor Concerns: epilepsy, skin allergies *Occasionally seen: CHD *Suggested tests: none |
| Temperment: Alert, watchful, and energetic, the Tervuren is an active and dependable companion that functions best when given daily mental and physical exercise. It enjoys playing and running outside, and can be a well-mannered companion inside as long as it is given sufficient exercise. It is smart and obedient, but independent. It is aloof with strangers and can be aggressive toward other dogs and small animals. It may nip at the heels of children in attempt to herd them. |
| Origin: Belgium |
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