Understanding the Belgian Shepherd: Elegance and Strength Combined
Well-proportioned, the Belgian Shepherd is a dog with a harmonious silhouette that blends elegance and power. With a medium size and strong musculature, it bears a rustic appearance reminiscent of its cousin, the German Shepherd.
Tamaño
Males: Between 61 and 66 cm (24.02 to 25.98 inches)
Females: Between 56 and 61 cm (22.05 to 24.02 inches)
Peso
Males: Between 25 and 30 kg (55.12 to 66.14 pounds)
Females: Between 20 and 25 kg (44.09 to 55.12 pounds)
Color
The Belgian Shepherd currently includes four coat and hair varieties. Although the appearance may suggest four different breeds, they are merely four varieties of the same breed. All other characteristics remain identical.
Groenendael
The coat is black with long hair.
Tervuren
The coat is a fawn color with gray shading, and it has long hair.
Malinois
The coat is fawn with shading, features a black mask, and has short hair.
Laekenois
The coat is fawn with slight shading, and it has a rough texture.
Pelo
Morfología
The long head is well-sculpted with a medium width that is well-proportioned. The dark-colored eyes are of medium size. The triangular ears stand erect and firm. The nose is black, and the tail is of medium length, raised in action and hanging down at rest.
According to FCI nomenclature, this breed of dog belongs to Group 1, Section 1 and carries the #15 designation.
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