Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)
A male Tervueren
Alternative names
Belgian Tervuren Chien de Berger Belge
Country of origin
Belgium
Classification
FCI: Group 1 Section 1 AKC: Herding ANKC: Group 5 (Working Dogs) CKC: Group 7 - Herding Dogs KC(UK): Pastoral NZKC: Working UKC: Herding Dog Breeds
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, AKC ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC

The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren) is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Tervueren is recognized in the United States under the name Belgian Tervueren

Like all Belgian Shepherds, the Tervueren is a medium-sized, hard-working, square-proportioned dog in the sheepdog family. The Tervueren is recognized by its thick brown patched coat and its black head.

See also: Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael), Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois), Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)