Belgian Sheepdog

Temperament: Bright, Watchful, Serious-Minded

Group: Herding Group

Height: 55.9–66.0 in

Weight: 20.4–34.0 lb

Life Expectancy: 12.0–14.0 yrs

Energy Level: Energetic

Trainability: Easy Training

Shedding: Seasonal

Grooming Frequency: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing

The stirring silhouette of a Belgian Sheepdog conveys both elegance and muscular determination. A handsome feature of the breed is the exceedingly proud carriage of the head and neck. A male might stand 26 inches at the shoulder; females are smaller. The dark eyes sparkle with a questioning intelligence, and the black coat is abundant, from the neck’s “collarette” to the “breeches” of the hindquarters. In all ways, Belgian Sheepdogs are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.In any sport or activity, a Belgian will always give 100 percent. In turn, owners tend to form a special bond with their eager workaholics. As one devotee puts it, Belgians “inspire such intense loyalty because they themselves live and love with such great passion.” The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly trainable herder whose versatility and intelligence is the stuff of canine legend. This is a breed built for hard work, and plenty of it. These sensitive souls crave human companionship and abhor neglect.