{"id":40951,"date":"2026-01-26T08:15:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/the-belgian-shepherd-tervuren-laekenois-groenendael-and-malinois\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T08:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:31:59","slug":"the-belgian-shepherd-tervuren-laekenois-groenendael-and-malinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/en\/the-belgian-shepherd-tervuren-laekenois-groenendael-and-malinois\/","title":{"rendered":"The Belgian Shepherd: Tervuren, Laekenois, Groenendael and Malinois"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/12&#8243; is_sticky=&#8221;yes&#8221; sticky_min_width=&#8221;767&#8243; sticky_top=&#8221;110&#8243; sticky_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; conditional_render=&#8221;%5B%7B%22value_role%22%3A%22administrator%22%7D%5D&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1688036928304{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px 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wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Il-temperamento-del-Pastore-Belga\"><strong>3.<\/strong>The temperament of the Belgian Shepherd<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Il-Malinois-un-cane-poliziotto\"><strong>4.<\/strong>The Malinois: a police dog<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"porto-info-list-item  wpb_custom_eade0171093a7591372ccf9372738e3d\"><div class=\"porto-info-list-item-desc\"><a class=\"hash-scroll\" href=\"#Le-patologie-a-cui-prestare-attenzione\">5.Pathologies to pay attention to<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;9\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Belgian shepherd: a dog breed with as many as four varieties<\/h2>\n<p>The Belgian <strong>shepherd (<\/strong><strong>chien de berger belge<\/strong> or <strong>Belgian shepherd dog)<\/strong> is a dog breed native to Belgium, specifically selected for its use in livestock breeding and as a guard dog.<\/p>\n<p>Its ancestors are the same as those of the <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/en\/the-german-shepherd-history-and-characteristics-of-the-breed\/\">German Shepherd<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This breed has as many as four varieties, Malinois, Tervuren, Laekenois and Groenendael.<\/p>\n<p>Each of these varieties differs in physical appearance, fur type, and temperament.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Il-riconoscimento-della-razza\">The recognition of race<\/h4>\n<p>To overcome the existing disorder, Professor Reul, in 1891, founded the <em><strong>Belgian Shepherd Dog Club<\/strong><\/em> in Brussels to structure the breed, focusing on coat type: rough-haired, short-haired and long-haired.<\/p>\n<p>The tawny carbonate short-haired variety, the Malinois, was officially recognized in 1909.<\/p>\n<p>The long-haired black Groenendael and long-haired tawny varieties, the Tervuren, were recognized along with the Malinois and Laekenois (rough-haired) in 1901.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Le-differenze-morfologiche\">Morphological differences<\/h4>\n<p>Each variety of Belgian Shepherd has distinctive morphological characteristics.<\/p>\n<p>The <em><strong>Malinois<\/strong>,<\/em> characterized by a short, sparse coat, has a slender, muscular body with a tapered muzzle.<\/p>\n<p>The <em><strong>Tervuren<\/strong><\/em> has a long, silky coat, with coloring ranging from fawn to gray, often with black undertones.<\/p>\n<p>Its morphology is similar to that of the Malinois, but it is generally more robust.<\/p>\n<p>The <em><strong>Laekenois<\/strong><\/em> is particularly recognizable by its rough, shaggy fur.<\/p>\n<p>The <em><strong>Groenendael<\/strong><\/em>, finally, is famous for its thick, shiny black fur, which gives it an elegant and majestic appearance.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Il-temperamento-del-Pastore-Belga\">The temperament of the Belgian Shepherd<\/h4>\n<p>Generally, Belgian Shepherds are alert and active dogs, always ready for action.<\/p>\n<p>They tend to form strong bonds with members of their human family and are very protective of them, especially children, with whom they love to interact.<\/p>\n<p>Their intelligence and energy require constant mental and physical stimulation.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to provide the Belgian Shepherd with an environment full of stimulating activities, such as<em>agility,<\/em> as well as many simple daily walks, so that he can express his talents to the fullest.<\/p>\n<p>But Belgian Shepherds are also extremely sensitive dogs that should always be treated with due consideration: harshness and violent approaches, including verbal ones, cause them to become defensive and hostile.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Il-Malinois-un-cane-poliziotto\">The Malinois: a police dog<\/h4>\n<p>The Belgian shepherd, particularly the Malinois variety, is widely used by police forces around the world for drug detection.<\/p>\n<p>And yet, Belgian Shepherds are also used in rescue, especially in rescue operations during natural disasters.<\/p>\n<p>Their agility and exceptional flair make them the ideal dogs for finding missing people and working as a team with rescuers.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"Le-patologie-a-cui-prestare-attenzione\">Pathologies to pay attention to<\/h4>\n<p>Like many dog breeds, the Belgian Shepherd is prone to certain diseases.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicalaveterinaria.it\/en\/dog-hip-dysplasia-risk-breeds-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/\">Hip dysplasia<\/a>: a genetic condition that causes a deformity of the hip joint, causing pain and difficulty in movement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Elbow dysplasia: affects the elbow joint and causes lameness.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Myopathy: Some specimens may suffer from hereditary myopathies, which affect muscle strength and coordination.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a 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