What is the difference between a Belgian Tervuren and a German shepherd?

Belgian Tervuren is a variety of a breed, whereas German shepherd has full status of a breed. German shepherd is larger and heavier than Belgian Tervuren. Tervuren has a square shape body with a flat back, whereas German shepherd has a rectangular shape with a sloping back.

Are Tervuren cuddly?

Both cuddly and athletic, the Belgian Shepherd Groenendael is a loyal, friendly and affectionate pal. It may have a working-dog background, but it craves companionship and family time above everything else.

Are Malinois and Tervuren the same?

In the United States, the Belgian Malinois is a more popular breed for police and military work, but Tervuren are often trained to work with police in Belgium. Tervuren often perform well at Schutzhund, a canine sport that originated in Germany in the early 1900s to test German Shepherd Dogs on their working ability.

What kind of dog is a Belgian Tervuren?

The elegant, agile Belgian Tervuren is a bright and self-assured herding dog of medium size, known to be affectionate and possessive with loved ones. Lots of hard work and challenging play is heaven for this tireless, do-it-all dog.

When did a Belgian Tervuren win the Westminster Dog Show?

Most breed clubs around the world lump them together as a single breed, but not the AKC. A Belgian Tervuren won the Westminster dog show only on one occasion, in 1983, which happened to be the year that the Working Group featured a separate Herding class.

What should I do with my Belgian Tervuren?

Without structure and consistency, your Terv may become a nuisance or, worse, destructive. This working dog needs a sufficient degree of exercise, which involves daily walks. Also important is some occasional, off-leash playtime, such as a game of Frisbee or catch.

What kind of dog is a Belgian Shepherd?

Their hesitant popularity, which didn’t begin in the U.S. until the mid-1950s, remains rather stagnant, as the breed ranks 107th out of 194. The Terv is one of four Belgian Shepherd breeds – including the Malinois, Laekenois and Groenendael (known as the Belgian Sheepdog in the U.S.) – each with a distinctive coat appearance.