| UK KC Classification |
Pastoral |
| Country of Origin |
Belgium |
| Date of Origin |
Middle Ages/1800s |
| Height |
56 - 66 cm (22 - 26 inches) |
| Weight |
27.5 - 28.5 Kgs (61 - 63 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
12 - 14 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Tervuerens are square proportioned, well built dogs. They have a thick, double coat that is usually fawn and black in colour, but they can also be sable or grey.
Temperament
Tervuerens are energetic, intelligent dogs.
Suitability
If you are considering a Tervueren as a pet, consider the following points:
They are suitable for urban living
They thrive in cold climates
They require a lot of grooming
They are easy to obedience train
They require a lot of physical exercise
They usually make good watch dogs
Interesting Facts
Tervuerens are also known as:
Tervuren
Belgian Tervueren
Belgian Shepherd Tervuren
Chien de Berger Belge
Wellard on the soap Eastenders was a Tervueren.
Belgian Shepherd Dog (also known as the Belgian Sheepdog or Chien de Berger Belge) can refer to four varieties of dog:
Tervueren
Groenendael
Laekenois
Malinois
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