Belgian Shepherd Club of NSW
posted by Sally on Saturday 26 December 2009.
Sally Rogers is the rescue officer for the Belgian Shepherd Club of NSW. The Club assists in the rescue of Belgian Shepherds from Council pounds through-out NSW and they assist financially to enable this service to be available.
If you have stumbled over this site by chance you're probably wondering what on earth is a Belgian Shepherd Dog?
Belgians Shepherds are a fun-loving, loyal, intelligent breed of dog who thrive on attention. They love to be with you whether going for a drive, to the park, socialising with other dogs or just sitting by your side as your constant companion and protector. They are a working breed so they require regular exercise and mental stimulation. They excel in just about anything; family companion, obedience, agility, confirmation ring, herding, search and rescue, drug & bomb detection, even as seeing eye dogs.
There are four varieties of Belgian Shepherds. All should be identical in structure but differ through coat type and length.
Groenendael: long coated solid black
Tervueren: long coated red or grey with black overlay (fauve-charbonne) and black mask
Malinois: Short coated fawn with black overlay & black mask
Lakenois: Wire/rough coated fawn with traces of black mainly on the muzzle and tail
In all varieties a little white is tolerated on the fore chest and on the toes.