Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
The long-coated black Belgian Shepherd: elegant, devoted and quick-witted, with plenty of energy to match.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Groot
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 60–66 cm · Tewe 56–62 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 25–30 kg · Tewe 20–25 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–14 jaar
- Oefening
- 90–150 min per dag
- Versorging
- 'n Paar keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, lank
- Kleure
- Swart
- Geteel vir
- Oppas van vee, Bewaking, Reddingswerk, Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- België
- FCI
- Groep 1, nr. 15 · Skaap- en beeshonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met ander honde | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met katte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 2/5 – Laag |
| Energie | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Speelsheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Maklik om op te lei | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Jagdrif | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Blaf | 3/5 – Matig |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 3/5 – Matig |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 2/5 – Laag |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer koue | 4/5 – Hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want a close, devoted training partner
- enjoy dog sports and outdoor activity
- like a striking long-coated dog
Dink twee keer as jy …
- want a dog that is happy left alone
- dislike dog hair at home
- prefer a laid-back, low-energy breed
Versorging
Temperament
Groenendaels are alert, affectionate and closely bonded to their people. They are often reserved with strangers and can be protective. They are sensitive and do not cope well with harsh treatment or long isolation.
Oefening
Allow at least an hour and a half of daily activity, including off-lead running and training. Obedience, agility, herding and tracking are good choices.
Versorging
Brush the long black coat a few times a week, paying attention to the ruff and trousers. Shedding is heavy at seasonal coat changes.
Opleiding
Eager and quick to learn, and best motivated with rewards and play. Early socialisation helps balance its natural watchfulness.
Gesondheid
Groenendaels are generally healthy, but hip and elbow dysplasia, epilepsy, hypothyroidism and some eye conditions occur. Breeding dogs are usually hip, elbow and eye screened, so ask the breeder for results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Elmboë (ED)
- Oogondersoek
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Groenendael traces back to Nicolas Rose, who bred long-haired black shepherd dogs at his Château Groenendael near Brussels in the 1890s. His dogs became the foundation of this striking all-black variety, which has since worked as a herding, police and search dog.
The Groenendael is often seen as slightly softer in temperament than the Malinois, but it is still a lively, sensitive working breed. It wants to be with its family, takes part in everything and needs daily mental and physical outlets. Owners who enjoy training and outdoor life tend to find it a deeply loyal companion.
Het jy geweet?
The variety is named after Château Groenendael, the estate near Brussels where Nicolas Rose bred the first long-haired black Belgians.