Belgian Shepherd Dog
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Temperament
Watchful, Active, Lively, Alert
[4]Background and human relationship
Developed from varied Belgian herding dogs in the late nineteenth century, with a club in 1891 and a detailed standard in 1892. Its work expanded from herding into guarding and assistance.
[1]Build and coat
A medium, lean-muscled and nearly square dog combines strength and elegance. Groenendael, Tervuren, Malinois and Laekenois coat differences can be compared alongside their shared construction.
[1]Colour and comparisons
JKC describes solid black Groenendael, mask and black-tipped shading in Tervuren and Malinois, and fawn with darker muzzle and tail in Laekenois. Black-tipped shading differs from brindle striping.
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