Belgian Tervuren
Herding Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 22-24 in, Males 24-26 in
Weight
Females 45-60 lbs, Males 55-75 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-14 yrs
History
The Belgian Tervuren gets its name from the village of Tervuren in Belgium where it originated in the 1800's. Belgian farmers sought a versatile herding and guarding breed that would also be an affectionate and protective companion. A breeder named M. F. Corbeel developed the perfect breed for the job by mating Tom and Poes, two fawn-colored dogs that were the foundation of the Belgian Tervuren. The Tervuren is one of four AKC-registered shepherd breeds from Belgium.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Belgian Tervuren will display the exact characteristics typical of the breed, most share a personality and temperament can be generalized by the characteristic rankings below.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
★★★★★
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Intelligence
★★★★★
Affection Towards Family
★★★★☆
Friendliness Towards Strangers
★★★★☆
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
★★★☆☆
Exercise Needs
★★★★☆
Energy Level
★★★★★
Sensitivity
★★★★★
Noise Level
★★★★★
Prey Drive
★★★★☆
Shedding
★★★★☆
Common Traits
Alert, brave, and protective
Intelligent and play-oriented, responding best to fun training
Shed year-round
Chasers that will go after anything that moves, including cars, bicycles, and joggers
Prone to separation anxiety if left alone for long periods of time