Belgian sheepdog belgian shepherd dog Until the early 20th century, near the Belgian Shepherd in Belgium is widely used to guard the flock is now mainly used in military and police circles, or the tavern owner to protect body, while the family dog also loved. History: Before the 19th century, in Belgium there are many sheep have been extremely relevant species. Later, as the guardian of the need to reduce sheep, breeding sheep breeders will be improved at these four different colors of the basic dog coat, dog dogs that are fans of these different forms of the same species. The United States put the three dogs as their different species, the black Belgian shepherd dog hair types, hair types and variegated types of bristles, but in the United States has yet to be recognized. Nature: Belgian Shepherd sharpest strong, intelligent, very alert, an outdoor type dog, but if the house is so spacious, family-style living is also able to adapt. Black hair long black hair on the species, some with white spots. are four kinds of the most popular form of a. Head: long and chiseled cheeks are flat skull and muzzle of equal length. Eyes: almond eyes, medium size, bronze is better. Ears: triangular, high and upright ears. Body: sturdy, muscular, thick chest, back flat, belly tilt. Limbs: long and thin, muscular. Foot: forefoot round, slightly elongated and the hind foot oval. Toe toes are thick with meat, claws for the dark. Tail: Tail hair rich, tail hair of medium length, bent and sagging end of rest, activities to keep up. Height: male: 61 - 66 cm Female: 56 ~ 61 cm Belgian Shepherd Dog (groenendael also known as chien de berger), Gro Anda dogs, 格罗尼达尔 dogs. Belgian Shepherd origin dates back to the early 19th century, and many others at that time, such as inland sheepdog shepherd was recorded in the studbook, etc., and began to attend dog show. Hairy black Belgian shepherd to survive outside the city so far thanks to Russell's restaurant owner is also the owner of the chateau groenendael North Nicholas. He purchased is considered the originator of these long-haired black dog of the "picard d'uccle" and "petite", but also to build a thriving dog odd field. This field can be traced back to 1893 dogs, that is, the Belgian Shepherd Dog Belgian Shepherd Dog Club to accept the initial standard for the year. "Picard d'uccle" and "petite" marriage, gave birth to a good future "pitt", "baronne" and "duc de gronendael". It and its daughters and raising the region's other dog out of the ancient form of today see the blood lineage. The formation of these beautiful pedigree black long-haired sheepdog basis; 1910, the official whom named "groenendael". Belgian shepherd dog was identified as a species, people for their interest in growing. Before the First World War, despite being known as the sheep dog, or shepherd, groenendael has a variety of functions of dogs, combined with good intelligence and easy to tame nature, can be used for multiple purposes. The habits of the Belgian Shepherd Dog Belgian Shepherd smart, brave, alert, the master passion. He was born very smart, likes to protect the flock, and then expanded to the owner and the owner of the property. Under this order, he was very alert, focused and the sum of the action. With human relations, vigilant and pay close attention to strangers, but do not worry. Should not seem afraid or shy. Not without reason, no reason for the vicious attack. He should be friendly, friendly, enthusiastic for the things he is concerned, there is possessive. The external characteristics of the Belgian Shepherd Dog Body: male shoulder height of about 24-26 inches; bitches about 22-24 inches. Length, the distance from the sternum to the buttocks, and shoulder height equal. Females may be slightly longer. Bone mass medium, and overall well-proportioned, the overall well-coordinated, the body is neither thin or spindly legs, not bulky. Belgian shepherd dog should be standing square was the proportion of that from the side, the topline, forelegs, hind legs form a square. Head: Contour simple, strong, overall size and proportion of body symmetry. Expression: show alertness, attention, readiness for action. Ears: triangular shape, solid erected, and in proportion to the head. Ears, eyes, lateral angle not less than the centerline. Eyes: brown, dark brown better. Medium size, slightly almond shaped, not prominent. Eyes showing smart and questions. Nose: The nose is black, no stains or fading. Chin: lips tight, black, pink from the outside can not see. Teeth for the complete, powerful white teeth, evenly distributed, scissors bite or clamp-like bite. Limbs: forelimbs straight, muscular hind legs. Tail: tail at the firm, and coccyx hock. Rest, tail drooping, near the end of hock. Movement, the tail volume, end strong and powerful. Coat: the outer coat must be long, fit, straight and abundant. Should not be showing filamentous or _set_aceous. Texture is medium coarse, very thick undercoat, can adapt to various climatic conditions. Belgian Shepherd extreme climate and temperature has a unique adaptability. Head, ears, lateral, lower legs slightly shorter hair, hair bundle open the ears are protected. Color: Black, may be pure black or black with white markings. White markings of only limited to the following conditions: chest small to moderate number of white pieces, stripes. Feet and toes are white, white hind toes, muzzle and chin are white (may be white or gray). Belgian Shepherd Dog breeding and management Belgian Shepherd Dog in the feed fed daily with meat should be 250-300 grams, and the same amount of cooked dry feed. Meat should be cooked, chopped, and cooked vegetarian water after feeding to reconcile. Feed requirements of meat, especially fresh, clean and sanitary requirements of the production process. Manger and other tableware, every meal should be washed clean after use and disinfected with boiling water once every few days. Fixed time every day feeding Belgian Shepherd quantitative principles, and limited to 15-25 minutes for food, if not eaten in a specified time, it is necessary to go to the manger side, make it point to develop a good time feeding habits. Supply of fresh drinking water every day, especially in hot summer day, take for 2-3 times. Most of the dogs favorite activities should be scheduled 1-2 times per day, or bouncing it in hospital or walk out with it, each about half an hour or so. After each exercise, for it to remove dust and dirt on the hair and combing hair, to keep by Mao Qingjie and gloss. Every 3-5 days for it to remove ear wax and tartar and toe cracks of dirt, and 2% boric acid with water to clean the eyes to prevent ophthalmia. Every 5-7 days, once to trim claws in order to facilitate easy walking neat. Usually, it patiently to the tuning and training, to develop it without claw and bite mouth objects, point-of defecation and obey the chain of command master the habit. In the daily feeding, to carefully observe the actions of its mental state and behavior, such as the dog's appetite, stool form, the nose pad of wet and dry and cool hot, and if there are unusual circumstances and signs of illness, should take early measures to symptomatic treatment. Belgian shepherd dog training how to Jump The dog to a place to jump before, let it sit in the owner left. Barrier height should be no higher than 30 meters, the master over the barrier first, then say "jump", right hand pointing to the obstacles, the left hand gently pull the leash, it skipped obstacles. Rewarded immediately after completion of the action. In training can be gradually increasing the height of the height of obstacles. Can gradually lengthen the distance between the owner and dog. ================================== Station If you want to sit down or lie down the dog stood up, made "up" command, put the collar right light, left hand to gently hold the dog after the abdomen, making it stand up. Action is completed, immediately rewarded. To a command from the owner and dog training can be slowly extended. ==================================== Sit If you want the dog to sit on the left, allowing the dog to stand on the left, issued the "sit" and password, and then put the collar with the right hand, left by the dog's waist or legs gently press it, the action is completed, immediately to the reward. If you want the dog to sit in the front, allowing the dog to stand in front, made "sit" and the password, the right hand was l-shaped posture, left hand raised collar, the dog sat down, the action is completed, immediately to the reward. Note that, sitting in the training time can be gradually extended. And can be repeated training, more formal action. ================================== Wait Dogs need to go out and dog-walkers stay in one place does not move when, let the dog sit, then it says "no action", and then he gets traction rope, two steps back slowly, and then walk around the dog around . Dogs are familiar with this action, the owner can release some of the traction rope goes far, the dog can wait patiently in place. Note that just started turning when walking the dog if the dog change positions, you have to start all over again ... ... ================================= Advance According to the dog owner when the order to advance to a certain place, he may let the dog sit, out of twenty meters or so from the owner, to make things like put a position, then quickly return. Left leg slightly kneeling, right hand palm in the arm forward to Stretch, point arrived in the place, so the dog forward. When the dogs arrive at their destination command the dog to sit down immediately to its reward. After repeated training, the owner will not have to go along with the destination, and only with gestures and commands that guide dogs can reach their destinations. =================================== Accompanying If you want the dog accompanied by traction, should the dog on the left, his right hand around the waist, pulling gently until the dog to the appropriate location, made "by" the password. Action is completed, with the left hand pat it rewards it. If the dog does not have any traction in the case accompanied, should be removed only after the success of the traction accompanying leash. The location of the dog to follow later, made "by" the password, walking guide. Reward good performance, then you can look at. If the dogs in training can not properly completed or left the position correctly, you should immediately U-turn, complicated "by" the correct password. ==================================== Shake hands It reached the command, and then gently pick up the dog's left foot, right foot right hand gently picked it up. At this point flights of fancy it, before it lost focus out of one hand to support it, of course, lots of rewards its friends will learn faster. ====================================== Take title Generally three steps: First with the right hand holding a dog more like items kept shaking in front of it, inducing its title items. When it is the title for some time, issued the "spit" the password, spit it out by hand to catch items. Be awarded after completion of the action. The first step after the familiar, allowing the owner of the dog Zuozai left, and then thrown into the front of the item is not far away, right hand pointing to items, issued the "title" password, allow the dog to the title, when the target dog Xian Zhu, issued "to "the password, right out of the gesture made to order it back. When the praise it when it is back around, when it spit out the item, it should be immediately patted its flights of fancy and give appropriate incentives. The third step is the owner of the dog sitting on the left. Ten meters to the place where the owner placed an item, then quickly return, issued the "title" of the password, right hand pointing to objects, to make it pick back. When it is the title back items, praise it, and then wait for it to sit on the left after the fat "spit" the password, the action is completed, a good reward it. ====================================== Come When the dog shaking in the East West swing, you should call the dog's name, and then say "come" while light rope chain, to the back, along with the dog to the owner side, and then let it sit in the owner left. Rewarded immediately after completion of the action. Issued an order in the slowly lengthen the distance between master and dog. ===================================== Past Let the dog sit, dog owner to twenty meters away from the place a thing about the place and then immediately returns, send "to" password, the left hand gently pull the collar, Stretch your right arm, palm up to the point where the direction of things, so the dog went to the thing. When the dog went to when things before, let it sit, then reward reward it. This training needs to be repeated regularly, the distance can be gradually increased. Skilled in the distance after the command, the dog himself go. ===================================== Swim With a dog to water, a dog likes to take things cause its interest after the item quickly thrown into the water, fat "tour" of the password, it objects to the title back. If the dog refuses water, you can pat it slowly into the water bath to hold it, when it can be used to some post. ====================================== Creeping Issued in a flat on the ground, "creeping" of the password, left hand gently pull down on the collar, get on the ground to guide it forward. Rewarded after the completion of the action. ===================================== Zuo Yi Standing in front of the dog owner, ordered it to stand up. When the dog stand, the hand with its two front legs, up and down, while saying "thank you." After repeated several times rewarded. When the dog is familiar with action, not supporting it by hand to complete the action, in a distance of about two steps in front of the dog hair "thank you" for the password. After repeated training, just say "thank you" and then the dog will stand up Zuo Yi. ======================================
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Belgian Shepherd / Belgian Teflon dog / Belgium tanks than even the dogs Belgian Shepherd Dog Belgian Shepherd Dog Until the early 20th century, near the Belgian Shepherd in Belgium is widely used to guard the flock is now mainly used in military and police circles, or the tavern owner to protect body, while the family dog also loved. History: Before the 19th century, in Belgium there are many sheep have been extremely relevant species. Later, as the guardian of the need to reduce sheep, breeding sheep breeders will be improved at these four different colors of the basic dog coat, dog dogs that are fans of these different forms of the same species. The United States put the three dogs as their different species, the black Belgian shepherd dog hair types, hair types and variegated types of bristles, but in the United States has yet to be recognized. Nature: Belgian Shepherd sharpest strong, intelligent, very alert, an outdoor type dog, but if the house is so spacious, family-style living is also able to adapt. Black hair long black hair on the species, some with white spots. are four kinds of the most popular form of a. Head: long and chiseled cheeks are flat skull and muzzle of equal length. Eyes: almond eyes, medium size, bronze is better. Ears: triangular, high and upright ears. Body: sturdy, muscular, thick chest, back flat, belly tilt. Limbs: long and thin, muscular. Foot: forefoot round, slightly elongated and the hind foot oval. Toe toes are thick with meat, claws for the dark. Tail: Tail hair rich, tail hair of medium length, bent and sagging end of rest, activities to keep up. Height: male: 61 - 66 cm Female: 56 ~ 61 cm Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael, also known as chien de berger), Gro Anda dogs, 格罗尼达尔 dogs. Belgian Shepherd origin dates back to the early 19th century, and many others at that time, such as inland sheepdog shepherd was recorded in the studbook, etc., and began to attend dog show. Hairy black Belgian shepherd to survive outside the city so far thanks to Russell's restaurant owner is also the owner of Nicholas Chateau Groenendael North. He purchased is considered the originator of these long-haired black dog of the "Picard d'Uccle" and "Petite", also built a thriving dog odd field. This field can be traced back to 1893 dogs, that is, the Belgian Shepherd Dog Belgian Shepherd Dog Club to accept the initial standard for the year. "Picard d'Uccle" and "Petite" marriage, gave birth to a good future "pitt", "baronne" and "duc de gronendael". It and its daughters and raising the region's other dog out of the ancient form of today see the blood lineage. The formation of these beautiful pedigree black long-haired sheepdog basis; 1910, the official whom named "Groenendael". Belgian shepherd dog was identified as a species, people for their interest in growing. Before the First World War, despite being known as shepherd or shepherd dog, Groenendael has a variety of functions of dogs, combined with good intelligence and easy to tame nature, can be used for multiple purposes. The habits of the Belgian Shepherd Dog Belgian Shepherd smart, brave, alert, the master passion. He was born very smart, likes to protect the flock, and then expanded to the owner and the owner of the property. Under this order, he was very alert, focused and the sum of the action. With human relations, vigilant and pay close attention to strangers, but do not worry. Should not seem afraid or shy. Not without reason, no reason for the vicious attack. He should be friendly, friendly, enthusiastic for the things he is concerned, there is possessive. The external characteristics of the Belgian Shepherd Dog Body: male shoulder height of about 24-26 inches; bitches about 22-24 inches. Length, the distance from the sternum to the buttocks, and shoulder height equal. Females may be slightly longer. Bone mass medium, and overall well-proportioned, the overall well-coordinated, the body is neither thin or spindly legs, not bulky. Belgian shepherd dog should be standing square was the proportion of that from the side, the topline, forelegs, hind legs form a square. Expression: show alertness, attention, readiness for action. Ears: triangular shape, solid erected, and in proportion to the head. Ears, eyes, lateral angle not less than the centerline. Eyes: brown, dark brown better. Medium size, slightly almond shaped, not prominent. Eyes showing smart and questions. Nose: The nose is black, no stains or fading. Chin: lips tight, black, pink from the outside can not see. Teeth for the complete, powerful white teeth, evenly distributed, scissors bite or clamp-like bite. Limbs: forelimbs straight, muscular hind legs. Tail: tail at the firm, and coccyx hock. Rest, tail drooping, near the end of hock. Movement, the tail volume, end strong and powerful. Coat: the outer coat must be long, fit, straight and abundant. Should not be showing filamentous or _set_aceous. Texture is medium coarse, very thick undercoat, can adapt to various climatic conditions. Belgian Shepherd extreme climate and temperature has a unique adaptability. Head, ears, lateral, lower legs slightly shorter hair, hair bundle open the ears are protected. Color: Black, may be pure black or black with white markings. White markings of only limited to the following conditions: chest small to moderate number of white pieces, stripes. Feet and toes are white, white hind toes, muzzle and chin are white (may be white or gray). Belgian Shepherd Dog breeding and management Belgian Shepherd Dog in the feed fed daily with meat should be 250-300 grams, and the same amount of cooked dry feed. Meat should be cooked, chopped, and cooked vegetarian water after feeding to reconcile. Feed requirements of meat, especially fresh, clean and sanitary requirements of the production process. Manger and other tableware, every meal should be washed clean after use and disinfected with boiling water once every few days. Fixed time every day feeding Belgian Shepherd quantitative principles, and limited to 15-25 minutes for food, if not eaten in a specified time, it is necessary to go to the manger side, make it point to develop a good time feeding habits. Supply of fresh drinking water every day, especially in hot summer day, take for 2-3 times. Most of the dogs favorite activities should be scheduled 1-2 times per day, or bouncing it in hospital or walk out with it, each about half an hour or so. After each exercise, for it to remove dust and dirt on the hair and combing hair, to keep by Mao Qingjie and gloss. Every 3-5 days for it to remove ear wax and tartar and toe cracks of dirt, and 2% boric acid with water to clean the eyes to prevent ophthalmia. Every 5-7 days, once to trim claws in order to facilitate easy walking neat. Usually, it patiently to the tuning and training, to develop it without claw and bite mouth objects, point-of defecation and obey the chain of command master the habit. In the daily feeding, to carefully observe the actions of its mental state and behavior, such as the dog's appetite, stool form, the nose pad of wet and dry and cool hot, and if there are unusual circumstances and signs of illness, should take early measures to symptomatic treatment. Belgian shepherd dog training how to Jump The dog to a place to jump before, let it sit in the owner left. Barrier height should be no higher than 30 meters, the master over the barrier first, then say "jump", right hand pointing to the obstacles, the left hand gently pull the leash, it skipped obstacles. Rewarded immediately after completion of the action. In training can be gradually increasing the height of the height of obstacles. Can gradually lengthen the distance between the owner and dog. ================================== Station If you want to sit down or lie down the dog stood up, made "up" command, put the collar right light, left hand to gently hold the dog after the abdomen, making it stand up. Action is completed, immediately rewarded. To a command from the owner and dog training can be slowly extended. ==================================== Sit If you want the dog to sit on the left, allowing the dog to stand on the left, issued the "sit" and password, and then put the collar with the right hand, left by the dog's waist or legs gently press it, the action is completed, immediately to the reward. If you want the dog to sit in the front, allowing the dog to stand in front, made "sit" and the password, the right hand was L-shaped posture, left hand raised collar, the dog sat down, the action is completed, immediately to the reward. Note that, sitting in the training time can be gradually extended. And can be repeated training, more formal action. ================================== Wait Out walking the dog need a dog to stay in one place does not move, when to let the dog sit, then it says "no action", and then he gets traction rope, slowly to the back two steps, then walk around the dog around . Dogs are familiar with this action, the owner can release some of the traction rope goes far, the dog can wait patiently in place. Note that just started turning when walking the dog if the dog change positions, you have to start all over again ... ... ================================= Advance According to the dog owner when the order to advance to a certain place, he may let the dog sit, out of twenty meters or so from the owner, to make things like put a position, then quickly return. Left leg slightly kneeling, right hand palm in the arm forward to Stretch, point arrived in the place, so the dog forward. When the dogs arrive at their destination command the dog to sit down immediately to its reward. After repeated training, the owner will not have to go along with the destination, and only with gestures and commands that guide dogs can reach their destinations. =================================== Accompanying If you want the dog accompanied by traction, should the dog on the left, his right hand around the waist, pulling gently until the dog to the appropriate location, made "by" the password. Action is completed, with the left hand pat it rewards it. If the dog does not have any traction in the case accompanied, should be removed only after the success of the traction accompanying leash. The location of the dog to follow later, made "by" the password, walking guide. Reward good performance, then you can look at. If the dogs in training can not properly completed or left the position correctly, you should immediately U-turn, complicated "by" the correct password. ==================================== Shake hands It reached the command, and then gently pick up the dog's left foot, right foot right hand gently picked it up. At this point flights of fancy it, before it lost focus out of one hand to support it, of course, lots of rewards its friends will learn faster. ====================================== Take title Generally three steps: First with the right hand holding a dog more like items kept shaking in front of it, inducing its title items. When it is the title for some time, issued the "spit" the password, spit it out by hand to catch items. Be awarded after completion of the action. After the first familiar, you can sit in the owner's dog to the left, and then thrown into the front of the item is not far away, right hand pointing to items, issued the "title" password, allow the dog to the title, when the target dog Xian Zhu, issued "to "the password, right out of the gesture made to order it back. When the praise it when it is back around, when it spit out the item, it should be immediately patted its flights of fancy and give appropriate incentives. The third step is the owner of the dog sitting on the left. Ten meters to the place where the owner placed an item, then quickly return, issued the "title" of the password, right hand pointing to objects, to make it pick back. When it is the title back items, praise it, and then wait for it to sit on the left after the fat "spit" the password, the action is completed, a good reward it. ====================================== Come When the dog shaking in the East West swing, you should call the dog's name, and then say "come" while light rope chain, to the back, along with the dog to the owner side, and then let it sit in the owner left. Rewarded immediately after completion of the action. Issued an order in the slowly lengthen the distance between master and dog. ===================================== Past Let the dog sit, dog owner to twenty meters away from the place a thing about the place and then immediately returns, send "to" password, the left hand gently pull the collar, Stretch your right arm, palm up to the point where the direction of things, so the dog went to the thing. When the dog went to when things before, let it sit, then reward reward it. This training needs to be repeated regularly, the distance can be gradually increased. Skilled in the distance after the command, the dog himself go. ===================================== Swim With a dog to water, a dog likes to take things cause its interest after the item quickly thrown into the water, fat "tour" of the password, it objects to the title back. If the dog refuses water, you can pat it slowly into the water bath to hold it, when it can be used to some post. ====================================== Creeping Issued in a flat on the ground, "creeping" of the password, left hand gently pull down on the collar, get on the ground to guide it forward. Rewarded after the completion of the action. ===================================== Zuo Yi Standing in front of the dog owner, ordered it to stand up. When the dog stand, the hand with its two front legs, up and down, while saying "thank you." After repeated several times rewarded. When the dog is familiar with action, not supporting it by hand to complete the action, in a distance of about two steps in front of the dog hair "thank you" for the password. After repeated training, just say "thank you" and then the dog will stand up Zuo Yi. ====================================== About the Belgian Shepherd AKC standards and About Belgian Shepherd Dog Belgian Shepherd first impression is a very well-balanced, square dog. Degree elegant, very proud of the head and neck lifted. His strong, flexible and muscular, always remain vigilant. Gives the impression that the overall structure of deep, reliable, but not clumsy. General impression males than females to deeper, larger, and females generally look soft. Belgian Shepherd defects Describe any departure from these places is a fault. Whether minor defects, defects or major defects generally determine, must follow two criteria: 1, and the degree of departure from the breed standard. 2, where these deviate from the standard, the extent of its impact on the ability to work. Belgian shepherd's body Male shoulder height of about 24 to 26 inches; bitches, about 22 to 24 inches. Length, the distance from the sternum to the buttocks, and shoulder height equal. Females may be slightly longer. Bone mass medium, and overall well-proportioned, the overall well-coordinated, the body is neither thin or spindly legs, not bulky. Belgian shepherd dog should be standing square was the proportion of that from the side, the topline, forelegs, hind legs form a square. Belgian shepherd dog head Outline simple, strong, overall size and proportion of body symmetry. Expression: show alertness, attention, readiness for action. Eyes showing smart and questions. Eyes: brown, dark brown better. Medium size, slightly almond shaped, not prominent. Ears: triangular shape, solid erected, and in proportion to the head. Ears, eyes, lateral angle not less than the centerline. Ears flapping like a hound as a disqualification. Head: head a little flat, not arched, width and length approximately equal to the width no greater than length. Moderate stop. Tone of voice: a little bit sharp, can not look like _truncate_d length roughly equal to the head. Parallel with the contours of the head contour. Jaw strong and powerful. Nose: black, no stains or fading. Lips tight, black, pink from the outside can not see. Teeth: teeth is complete, a strong white teeth, evenly distributed, scissors bite or clamp-like bite. Can not appear Overshot or undershot bite, and bite. Belgian shepherd dog's neck, Topline, Body Belgian Shepherd forequarters Shoulder: long, sloping shoulders, back leaning against the body, and the angle of the forearm was significantly (about 90 degrees). Legs: straight, strong and parallel to each other, bone oval rather than round. Length and texture and the overall ratio is very symmetrical. Ankle medium length, strong, very slightly sloping. Wolf claws can be removed. Feet: round (cat feet), toes arched and very close. Nails strong, black (except white and white toe nails commensurate). Belgian Shepherd hindquarters Legs: length and texture and the overall size of the proportion of well-coordinated, bone oval rather than round. Two hind legs parallel to each other. Thigh: Broad and very muscular, upper thigh and lower thigh are parallel with the shoulder blade and forearm, in the knee after the formation of a clear point of view. Hock angle is more obvious, though, the Belgian Shepherd is not too exaggerated angle. Metatarsal medium length, strong and slightly sloping. If you have dewclaws must be removed. Feet: hind feet are slightly longer, toes arched and very strong, thick pads. Nails strong, black (except white and white toe nails commensurate). Belgian shepherd dog coat Outer coat must be long, fit, straight and abundant. Should not be showing filamentous or _set_aceous. Texture is medium coarse, very thick undercoat, can adapt to various climatic conditions. Belgian Shepherd extreme climate and temperature has a unique adaptability. Head, ears, lateral, lower legs slightly shorter hair, hair bundle open the ears are protected. Feathering: a longer, more lucrative hair, such as a collar around the neck; forearm behind the decorative hair; thigh and "pants" part of the long hair ornaments; tail long, heavy and abundant hair. Belgian Shepherd Color Black, may be pure black or black with white markings. White markings of only limited to the following conditions: chest small to moderate number of white pieces, stripes. Feet and toes are white, white hind toes, muzzle and chin are white (may be white or gray). Front feet toe white is allowed, but penalized. Belgian Shepherd disqualification In addition to any color other than black, not including the previously designated white stripes. Correct coat, the color red is not due to climate reasons shall be disqualified. Belgian Shepherd Dog gait Smooth movement, stretch and easy, effortless look. Flexible and powerful movement more important than the driver. In the fast-running, the Belgian Maryknoll's footsteps as a single track, before the hind legs are due to gravity and gather under the centerline of the body. The topline is level and stable, with movement in the same direction, not stiff. This species to be better than a straight line running around the circular running. Belgian shepherd dog temperament Belgian shepherd dog show smart, brave, alert, love the quality of the owner. He was born very smart, likes to protect the flock, and then expanded to the owner and the owner of the property. Under this order, he was very alert, focused and the sum of the action. With human relations, vigilant and pay close attention to strangers, but do not worry. Should not seem afraid or shy. Not without reason, no reason for the vicious attack, which makes me know that he should be friendly, friendly, enthusiastic for the things he is concerned, there is possessive. Evil is a disqualification. Belgian Shepherd disqualification Male less than 22.5 inches or greater than 27.5 inches; females less than 20.5 or above 25.5 inches. Hung like a hound like ears. Tails. In addition to any color other than black. Ferocious. Standards by date: December 11, 1990 Standards Date: January 30, 1991 Belgian Shepherd Dog (Belgian Sheepdog) AKC standard English original Belgian Shepherd Dog (Belgian Sheepdog) AKC standard and profile Belgian Sheepdog Breed Standard General Appearance The first impression of the Belgian Sheepdog is that of a well balanced, square dog, elegant in appearance, with an exceedingly proud carriage of the head and neck. He is a strong, agile, well muscled animal, alert and full of life. His whole conformation gives the impression of depth and solidity without bulkiness. The male dog is usually somewhat more impressive and grand than his female counterpart. The bitch should have a distinctly feminine look. Faults Any deviation from these specifications is a fault. In determining whether a fault is minor, serious, or major, these two factors should be used as a guide: 1. The extent to which it deviates from the standard. 2. The extent to which such deviation would actually affect the working ability of the dog. Size, Proportion, Substance Males should be 24-26 inches in height and females 22-24 inches, measured at the withers. Males under 22 ½ or over 27 ½ inches in height and females under 20 ½ or over 25 ½ inches in height shall be disqualified. The length, measured from point of breastbone to point of rump, should equal the height. Bitches may be slightly longer. Bone structure should be moderately heavy in proportion to his height so that he is well balanced throughout and neither spindly or leggy nor cumbersome and bulky. The Belgian Sheepdog should stand squarely on all fours. Side view - The topline, front legs, and back legs should closely approximate a square. Head Clean-cut and strong, overall size should be in proportion to the body. Expression indicates alertness, attention, readiness for activity. Gaze should be intelligent and questioning. Eyes brown, preferably dark brown. Medium size, slightly almond shaped, not protruding. Ears triangular in shape, stiff, erect, and in proportion to the head in size. Base of the ear should not come below the center of the eye. Ears hanging (as on a hound) shall disqualify. Skull Top flattened rather than rounded. The width approximately the same, but not wider than the length. Stop moderate. Muzzle moderately pointed, avoiding any tendency to snipiness, and approximately equal in length to that of the topskull. The jaws should be strong and powerful . Nose black without spots or discolored areas. The lips should be tight and black, with no pink showing on the outside. Teeth - A full complement of strong, white teeth, evenly _set_. Should not be overshot or undershot. Should have either an even bite or a scissors bite. Neck, Topline, Body Neck round and rather outstretched, tapered from head to body, well muscled, with tight skin. Topline - The withers are slightly higher and slope into the back, which must be level, straight, and firm from withers to hip joints. Chest not broad, but deep. The lowest point should reach the elbow, forming a smooth ascendant curve to the abdomen. Abdomen - Moderate development. Neither tucked up nor paunchy. The loin section, viewed from above, is relatively short, broad and strong, but blending smoothly into the back. The croup is medium long, sloping gradually. Tail strong at the base, bone to reach hock. At rest the dog holds it low, the tip bent back level with the hock. When in action he raises it and gives it a curl, which is strongest toward the tip, without forming a hook. Cropped or stump tail shall disqualify. Forequarters Shoulder long and oblique, laid flat against the body, forming a sharp angle (approximately 90 degrees) with the upper arm. Legs straight, strong and parallel to each other. Bone oval rather than round. Development (length and substance) should be well proportioned to the size of the dog. Pastern medium length, strong, and very slightly sloped. Feet round (cat footed), toes curved close together, well padded. Nails strong and black, except that they may be white to match white toe tips . Hindquarters Legs - Length and substance well proportioned to the size of the dog. Bone oval rather than round. Legs are parallel to each other. Thighs broad and heavily muscled. The upper and lower thigh bones approximately parallel the shoulder blade and upper arm respectively, forming a relatively sharp angle at stifle joint. The angle at the hock is relatively sharp, although the Belgian Sheepdog does not have extreme angulation. Metatarsus medium length, strong and slightly sloped. Dewclaws, if any, should be removed. Feet slightly elongated. Toes curved close together, well padded. Nails strong and black, except that they may be white to match white toe tips. Coat The guard hairs of the coat must be long, well fitting, straight and abundant. They should not be silky or wiry. The texture should be a medium harshness. The undercoat should be extremely dense, commensurate, however, with climatic conditions. The Belgian Sheepdog is particularly adaptable to extremes of temperature or climate. The hair is shorter on the head, outside of the ears, and lower part of the legs. The opening of the ear is protected by tufts of hair. Ornamentation - Especially long and abundant hair, like a collarette, around the neck; fringe of long hair down the back of the forearm; especially long and abundant hair trimming the hindquarters, the breeches; long, heavy and abundant hair on the tail. Color Black. May be completely black, or may be black with white, limited as follows: Small to moderate patch or strip on forechest. Between pads of feet. On tips of hind toes. On chin and muzzle (frost may be white or gray) . On tips of front toes - allowable, but a fault. Disqualification Any color other than black, ex-cept for white in specified areas. Reddening due to climatic conditions in an otherwise correct coat should not be grounds for disqualification. Gait Motion should be smooth, free and easy, seemingly never tiring, exhibiting facility of movement rather than a hard driving action. He tends to single track on a fast gait; the legs, both front and rear, converging toward the center line of gravity of the dog. The backline should remain firm and level, parallel to the line of motion, with no crabbing. He shows a marked tendency to move in a circle rather than a straight line. Temperament The Belgian Sheepdog should reflect the qualities of intelligence, courage, alertness and devotion to master. To his inherent aptitude as a guardian of flocks should be added protectiveness of the person and property of his master. He should be watchful, attentive, and always in motion when not under command. In his relationship with humans, he should be observant and vigilant with strangers, but not apprehensive. He should not show fear or shyness. He should not show viciousness by unwarranted or unprovoked attack. With those he knows well, he is most affectionate and friendly, zealous of their attention, and very possessive. Viciousness is a disqualification. Disqualifications Males under 22 ½ or over 27 ½ inches in height and females under 20 ½ or over 25 ½ inches in height. Ears hanging (as on a hound). Cropped or stump tail. Any color other than black. Viciousness. Approved December 11, 1990 Effective January 30, 1991