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Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Sheepdogs tend to be elegant-looking but muscular and hard-working herding dogs. Below you can read the characteristics of the Belgian Sheepdog breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard. The leading breeding organizations of Australia and New Zealand follow similar guidelines. Note that in Canada, the UK and South Africa, the Belgian Sheepdog breed also includes the Malinois, Laekenois, Groenendael and Terverueron, which are considered separate breeds in the US, Australia, and New Zealand. Read more about this in the historical note at bottom.
Recommended for: herding, pet
Belgian Sheepdogs tend to be protective of their families and their living spaces. After all, they have been bred to guard sheep from predators, so they tend to give themselves the job of watchdog. Generally speaking, however, the Belgian Sheepdog breed does not tend toward viciousness even with strangers, and tends to be very loving with family. As working dogs, they need plenty of outlets for their instincts to get their paws dirty with constructive activity.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behaviour. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
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