Belgian Sheepdog

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:29

Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:26

B E L G I A N S H E E P D O G ~ H I G H L I G H T S

	Breed Name Belgian Sheepdog
	Rank (out of 136 breeds) 066
	Personality Snapshot Strong protective and territorial instincts. Needs extensive socialization from an early age and firm, but not harsh, training from an experienced master.

Breed Name	Belgian Sheepdog
Rank (out of 136 breeds)	066
Points (out of 100)	57
Dog Group Type	Herding
Dominance	Low
Obedience (Ease of Training)	Great
Affection	Very Low
Good with Kids (Source 1)	Good
Good With Kids (Source 2)	Good
Friendly with Other Dogs	Good
Friendly with Family Pets	Good
Friendly with Strangers	Terrible
Dog Bite Free Rating	Excellent
Bark Over Bite Rating	Terrible
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)	5 out of 10
Watch Dog Ability	Awesome
Guard Dog Ability	Awesome
Size	Large
Exercise Requirements	High
Jog Companion Ability	Excellent
Level of Shedding	Seasonly High
Level of Trimming	None
Overall Level of Grooming Required	Moderate
Life Span	10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Belgian Sheepdog into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Belgian Sheepdog pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

My Life as a Belgian Sheepdog
Strong protective and territorial instincts. Needs extensive socialization from an early age and firm, but not harsh, training from an experienced master.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.

Belgian Sheepdog Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Belgian Sheepdog

Belgian Sheepdog Wiki

Where to buy a Belgian Sheepdog : A Directory and Review
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