Belgian Tervuren Breed Description
Herding Group
The elegant Tervuren is slender, squarely proportioned and solid muscled, but not bulky, with proud carriage. The hindquarters are muscular, without looking heavy. The small, dark, almond-shaped eyes have an alert and questioning expression. This dog has a light, graceful, almost floating gait.
Recognized Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Country of Origin: Belgian
Life Range: 12 to 14 years
Height Range: 22” to 26”
Weight Range: 60 to 75 lbs.
Colors: Fawn to mahogany, with black-tips
Trainability: This is a very smart and obedient breed who are serious and watchful with strong protective instincts. This breed needs lots of socialization from an early age, and firm, but not harsh training from an experienced master.
With Children: These dogs generally get along well with children.
Other Pets: May be dominant with other dogs.
Climate: This breed prefers cool climates, but adapts well to others.
Indoor / Outdoor: The Belgian Tervuren will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is moderately active indoors and will do best with an average-sized yard.
Exercise Required: This dog requires a large amount of exercise.
Grooming Required: The Belgian Tervuren has a long, heavy outer coat and dense under coat that requires daily combing and brushing. This breed is a constant light shedder, with males shedding heavily once a year and females twice a year.