Large Herding Group

Belgian Sheepdog

Also called Chien de Berger Belge and Groenendael

Great with kids
Easy to train
Needs space
Needs lots of exercise

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.

Weight: 40–75 lb (18–34 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 22–26 in (56–66 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Long
Origin: Groenendael, Belgium (late 19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Very easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Alert Devoted Intelligent Protective Watchful

Coat colours

Black

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	55–75 lb (25–34 kg)	40–60 lb (18–27 kg)
Height	24–26 in (61–66 cm)	22–24 in (56–61 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)