Origin: Belgium
Size: Medium Dogs
Breedtype: Purebred
Rank: 107
Type: Herding Dogs, Watch Dogs, Guard Dogs
Height: 1 foot: 9 inches to 2 feet: 2 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight: 40 to 70 pounds
Color: Fawn,Mahogany,Black
Temperament:Alert,Attentive,Intelligent,Energetic,Loyal ,Protective,Charmer and Affectionate
Features: It has a double coat . The topcoat is abundant with moderately harsh long, straight hair . The undercoat is soft, dense and provides protection from the weather.The thickness varies depending on the climate
Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
Popularity: Low
Litter: 6-10
Intelligence: Very High
Agility: High
Train-ability: Very High
Energy Levels: Very High
Exercise Needs: High
Sensitivity: Very High
Shedding: High
Drooling: Very Low
Grooming: Medium
Good for Novice Owners: Medium
Adapts to Apartment Living: Medium
Tolerates Being Alone: Very Low
Cold Weather Tolerance: High
Hot Weather Tolerance: Medium
Playfulness: Very High
Family Friendly: High
Kid Friendly: Medium
Peer Friendly: Medium
Stranger Friendly: Medium
General Health: Medium
Potential For Weight Gain: Low
Prey Drive: Low
Barking/Howling tendancy: Very High
Wanderlust: High
Intensity: Medium
Concerns: Hip Dysplasia,Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA),Elbow Dysplasia and Anesthesia Sensitivity
Snippets: Its one of the 4 varieties of the belgium dogs collectively known as Chien de Berger Belge.This breed was named after the Belgian city of Tervuren. At compared to others of the group, Tervuren has long hair.