Belgian Tervuren training information

The Belgian Tervuren is a proud looking, agile breed that is born for the show ring. Primarily bred by dog fanciers, this breed is not all beauty. As with other sheepdogs, this breed is protective of their territories. With height ranging between 22-26 inches, and weight averaging 65-70 pounds, this medium-sized breed is muscular without looking heavy.

Coat

The Belgian Tervuren has a thick double coat in mahogany color with various degrees of black cover, together with a black mask. Small white patch may appear on the chest, and toes with white tips. Tervurens with sable or gray color is also accepted.

Activity

The Belgian Tervuren is a highly energetic and very active breed of dog, requiring a lot of exercise. Tervurens are used to being outdoors working, and could do with a space to run and play off-leash. This breed is known to love retrieving things, and this is an excellent form of exercise. To prevent them from getting bored and resorting to vicious behavior, owners should give them enough activity to tire them out.

Due to their predisposition to get lazy and obese if overfed, it is important that they get the proper exercise regimen to prevent that.

Temperament

The Belgian Tervurens are protective, attentive, highly active, and reserved. As with other breeds of Belgian Sheepdogs, this breed makes great family companion when properly trained. They usually develop strong bonding relationships with a family member or two. They are energetic, and would be happiest if given a job or task to do. The Belgian Tervuren is affectionate, very loyal, and thrives on the love and attention of the family.

Overview

The Belgian Tervuren belongs to the herding group with high intelligence, excellent temperament, and trainability. Due to the popularity of show rings, breeders created a breed that maintained the original attributes, with elegance and charm.

Care

The Belgian Tervuren requires brushing daily, and mats that form should be clipped. Extra care must be given to the back of the legs, and on the ruff, as mats are likely to form there. Hair should be trimmed around the outer ears, and between the toes. This breed is a constant shedder, with heavy shedding twice a year.

Training

Training the Belgian Tervuren is imperative, as they are active, intelligent, and highly energetic breed that needs constant exercise and activity. This breed is easier to work with as puppies. They thrive on pleasing their trainers, and will be responsive to positive reinforcement. Since they are highly sensitive to change in the environment, consistent training is a must.

This breed needs a firm but loving treatment especially during training. They have to know that you are in authority without using a negative tone. It is important for the families wanting to purchase this breed that constant training is crucial. Owners may need professional assistance if they do not have the time to do the training in a regular basis.