History
Find out more about the history of the Belgian Sheepdog HERE
https://www.centrale-canine.fr/articles/le-berger-belge-1ere-partie-lhistoire
Breed Standard
CHARACTER
The Belgian Shepherd is a vigilant and active dog, bursting with vitality and always ready for action. Without hesitation, they are stubborn and ardent defenders of their masters. Their lively, alert temperament and confident character, without any fear or aggression, should be apparent in their body carriage and the proud, attentive expression of their sparkling eyes. Belgian Shepherd Dogs combine strength of character and gentleness to perfection, which is why they are so popular at work and at home.
STANDARD
The Belgian Shepherd is a powerful, medium-sized sheepdog with a short back, triangular pricked ears and soft double coat. Their colour depends on the variety: the Groenendael is entirely black, while the Tervueren can be fawn to sandy with a very black mask and more or less abundant black hairs.
Health and Tests
Thanks to technological progress in the field of genetics, we have been able to carry out specific health examinations for several years now. Health tests on breeding stock make it possible to limit genetic mismatching and even, sometimes, to eliminate individuals at risk of transmitting hereditary diseases.
We have all our breeding stock tested for diseases known to affect the Belgian Shepherd breed, to ensure the quality of the offspring.
Competitions and contests
We made a timid start with beauty dog shows a few years ago. It's our son, Alaric, who shows Résistance because they have a special bond. He often takes part in the Young Presenters competitions.
These shows are used to classify canine participants, mainly on the basis of the dog's morphology. The dog's ranking at the various shows determines its eligibility for various titles, such as Show Champion. Each country has its own criteria for awarding titles.
We continue to take part in these competitions, but in the near future we'd like to move into other, more sporting disciplines where the dog's physical performance is paramount.
Some of our dogs have an atavism for tracking, others for herding. This is an area we have yet to discover. However, all our dogs receive obedience training, and are capable of taking the CSAU (certificat de sociabilité et d'Aptitude à l'Utilisation) tests.
