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Belgian Sheepdog

Herding Group

Belgian Sheepdog dog, photographed by D. Williams
D. Williams · CC BY 2.0 · source

The Belgian Sheepdog is in the AKC's Herding Group. It comes from Belgium, Groenendael (late 19th century). Males weigh 25–34 kg and females 18–27 kg. It stands 56–66 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Belgian Sheepdog is a large and intelligent breed of dog that was originally bred in Belgium for herding and guarding livestock. They are loyal, protective, and hardworking, and make excellent working dogs.

Group
Herding Group
Origin
Belgium, Groenendael (late 19th century)
Coat
long · black
Also known as
Groenendael and Chien de Berger Belge
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
7ee19070-1a62-40e4-95d8-3b33ef87c9ef

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Belgian Sheepdog. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org akc.org akc.org hillspet.com

Belgian Sheepdog FAQ

How long does a Belgian Sheepdog live?
The Belgian Sheepdog has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Belgian Sheepdog get?
Males weigh 25–34 kg and females 18–27 kg. Height ranges from 56–66 cm.
Is the Belgian Sheepdog hypoallergenic?
No, the Belgian Sheepdog is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Belgian Sheepdog in?
The Belgian Sheepdog is in the AKC's Herding Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/7ee19070-1a62-40e4-95d8-3b33ef87c9ef. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/7ee19070-1a62-40e4-95d8-3b33ef87c9ef"
Response 
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      },
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      "hypoallergenic": false,
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        "min": 61
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      },
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      },
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        ],
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        "barking": 3,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 3,
        "shedding": 3,
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          "alert",
          "protective",
          "devoted",
          "watchful",
          "affectionate"
        ],
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        "good_with_dogs": 3,
        "exercise_minutes": 60,
        "apartment_friendly": 2,
        "good_with_children": 4,
        "good_with_strangers": 2
      },
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        "Groenendael",
        "Chien de Berger Belge"
      ],
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        "UKC",
        "KC",
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        "NZKC"
      ],
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        },
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          "title": "Is the Belgian Sheepdog Right for You? Get to Know This Herding Breed"
        },
        {
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          "title": "Get to Know the 4 Belgian Herding Breeds"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/dog-breeds/belgian-sheepdog",
          "title": "Belgian Sheepdog Breed - Temperament, Personality and Characteristics Traits | Hill's Pet US"
        }
      ],
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}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/7ee19070-1a62-40e4-95d8-3b33ef87c9ef/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.