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)
- AVG. READING TIME: 5 MINUTES
- UPDATE: 17/05/2022
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
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Belgian Shepherd , Belgian Sheepdog , Chien de Berger Belge
Scientific name: Canis Lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Fawn-mahogany, fawn, black
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 14 years
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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
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WEIGHT
Female: 20 - 25 kg,
Male: 25 - 30 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 10 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Malinois
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Late 19th century
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ORIGIN
Belgium
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DISTRIBUTION
All over world
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
He's affectionate and friendly with people he knows, especially family members
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
