Belgian Sheep Dog

INTRODUCTION

Belgian Sheep Dogs are Powerful, Intelligent, Affectionate and Loyal dogs and they are from the herding group. The Belgian Sheepdog is a double-coated breed. This is a breed built for hard work, and plenty of it. These sensitive souls crave human companionship and abhor neglect. According to google searches thier intelligence level is (ranked 26th)

HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Powerful, Intelligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Active
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Belgium
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN Not a threat category, Population and distribution data is insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis Lupus 

INTERESTING FACTS

1- They Were Bred To Be Herding and Guard

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Belgian Shepherd , Belgian Sheepdog , Chien de Berger Belge
    Scientific name: Canis Lupus

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Fawn-mahogany, fawn, black

  • COAT TYPE

    Double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    13 - 14 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Height: 28 - 32 in (71 - 81cm)
    Length: 30 - 35in (76 - 89cm)

  • TAIL

    The tail is well set and of medium length, extending to the hocks. When at ease, the dog carries it at the level of the hock, with the tip slightly curved toward the rear

  • WEIGHT

    Female: 20 - 25 kg,
    Male: 25 - 30 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One time a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    6 - 10 puppies

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Malinois

  • FARM ANIMAL

    Can be

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    Late 19th century

  • ORIGIN

    Belgium

  • DISTRIBUTION

    All over world

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    He's affectionate and friendly with people he knows, especially family members

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM