Guide Note

The Belgian tervuren is a long haired Belgian shepherd dog in any color other than black. In the United States, the Belgian tervuren is recognized by the American Kennel Club as its own breed, but in other countries around the world the tervuren is regarded as a variety of the Belgian shepherd breed.

Fast Facts

Origin: Belgium
Lifespan: 11-14 years
Height: 22-26 inches
Weight: 45-65 pounds
Nicknames: Chien de berger Belge

Health Problems

The Belgian tervurens may experience problems with their joints and eyes as well as a variety of cancers. Some may also suffer from allergies, most specifically skin irritations.

Sports or Activities

Belgian tervurens are commonly used in herding of livestock. They are intelligent and trainable, which makes them prime candidates for police and guide dogs. They can be kept as family pets, but do require daily exercise and proper discipline. Tervurens that are not sufficiently exercised or disciplined may be destructive or aggressive, making them a poor choice for families with children.

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Belgian Tervuren

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American Kennel Club: Belgian Tervuren Breed Standard
Official Site: American Belgian Tervuren Club, Inc
Wikipedia: Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren)
Dogs in Depth: Belgian Tervuren
Dogster: Belgian Tervuren Homepage
Dog Channel: Belgian Tervuren
Yahoo! Pets: Belgian Tervuren

Belgian Tervuren Background and Characteristics

American Kennel Club: Colors and Markings
American Belgian Tervuren Club: Belgian Tervuren Breed Information
Dog Breed Info Center: Belgian Tervuren
Canis Major: The Belgian Sheep Herding Dogs - Belgian Tervuren
Dog.com: Belgian Tervuren

Belgian Tervuren Rescue and Adoption

Belgian Tervuren Health, Care, and Special Needs

Belgian Shepard Dog Club of Canada: Health and Temperament
Wikipedia: Belgian Tervuren - Grooming | Belgian Shepherd Dog - Health
Belgian Shepherd Dog Assn. of Great Britain: Health Matters
American Belgian Tervuren Club, Inc: Breed Health Education
Belgian Sheepdog Club of America: Health

Belgian Tervuren Blogs and Articles

WebRing: Belgian Tervuren WebRing
Dogster: Belgian Tervuren Thread Listing
USA Today: "Genes say some dogs have a lot in common with wolves" (2004)
ESPN.com: "Epileptic seizures in dogs" (2005)
OC Register: "A happy tail" (2005)

Belgian Tervuren Photos and Videos

Google Image Search: Belgian Tervuren
You Tube & Google Video: Belgian Tervuren
Flickr: Belgian Tervuren
Webshots: Belgian Tervuren

Belgian Tervuren History and Trivia

American Kennel Club: Belgian Tervuren History
American Belgian Tervuren Club, Inc: A History of the Belgian Shepherd Dogs
Belgian Dogs & Malinois Worlwide: History
Belgian Sheep Dog Rescue: History

Belgian Tervuren Related Merchandise

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The Inky Paw: Gifts for the Belgian Tervuren Fan

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