Belgian Sheepdog
Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Belgian Sheepdog Puppies

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Belgian Sheepdog Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Belgian Sheepdog.

Belgian Sheepdog Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 23-26 inches / Female 22-24.5 inches

Weight: Male 25-30 kg / Female 20-25 kg

Size of Dog: Large

Breed Type and Dog Group: Herding Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: Belgium (Town of Groenendael)

Exercise Needs: Requires large amounts of daily activity

Coat Type: Long, straight coat

Shedding hairs: Sheds a little all year, however, sheds excessively two times per year

Grooming needs: Moderate

Training a Belgian Sheepdog (Trainability): This breed is easy to train

Other Names of Belgian Sheepdog: Groenendael and Chien de Berger Belge

Belgian Sheepdog Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 10 - 14 years

Number of puppies per litter: 6-10 puppies approximately per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: Clever, lovable, protective and observant

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Belgian Sheepdog puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Belgian Sheepdog Puppies and Dogs

Belgian Sheepdog puppies and dogs needs to be suitably trained from an early age as they belong to a strong breed that is naturally highly protective. Training will ensure that they are able to socialize and mix well, and it will prevent them from becoming dominant. With the right training, this dog can make a great family pet. Dogs and puppies are smart and intelligent which means that they learn very easily. They make excellent guard dogs as they want to protect and look after their owners and families to whom they show consistent devotion and loyalty. This is a lovable breed that shows affection. Dogs and puppies are playful and energetic. They require a lot of varied exercise on a daily basis to keep them mentally and physically stimulated. Owners should take this into account when buying a puppy from this breed.

Choosing Belgian Sheepdog Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Belgian Sheepdog puppies grow into large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Belgian Sheepdog puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. This breed doesn't tend to develop any major diseases or illnesses, however, it's important to research their health and history by asking the breeder for its health clearance certificates. Dogs and puppies have long coats that need maintaining in order to prevent their hair from knotting. Therefore, they will need to be thoroughly groomed at least once per week. Their bathing needs are low as this tends to dry their skin out and reduce the amount of natural oils. Dogs and puppies belonging to this breed are very smart, well-behaved and have appealing personalities.

Belgian Sheepdog Puppies and Dogs