Top 10 interesting facts about the Belgian Groenendael, an energetic, intelligent and affectionate dog breed.
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Short Belgian Groenendael description:
The Belgian Groenendael is well proportioned, athletic and squared built medium-large sized dog breed with average height between 56-66 cm, which is 22-26 inch and weight is typically between 20-30 kg, which is 44-66 pounds. Females are little bit smaller than males.
Everyone who is describing the Groenendael temperament use the words intelligent and energetic and indeed, the Belgian Sheepdog is not a breed that enjoys lazing around the house. This is a worker and they need something that will occupy them physically but also mentally.
Belgian Groenendael facts VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
0:19 History
0:50 Black and longhaired
1:20 Belgian Sheepdog
1:50 Worker
2:15 Smart and active
2:46 Companion
3:11 Strangers
3:33 Size
3:53 Maintenance
4:23 Health
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Photo licenses:
0:01 By Seongbin Im from Seoul, Korea, Republic of – Belgian shepherd dog groenendael (벨지안 셰퍼드 독 그로넨달), CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38050742
0:19 By Philco Ford – Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2418922
0:27 By localpups – groendendael-750557_1280, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=70357643
1:08 By Alexcar911 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=71841338
1:34 By Acemetrical – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45670878
1:57 By Tsaag Valren – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73603452
2:23 By Kij – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5813535
2:35 By Svenska Mässan from Sweden – Grupp 1, BELGISK VALLHUND/ GROENENDAEL, NO UCH NO V-14 SE VCH Mission Impossible Av Vikholmen, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47878959
3:11 By Philco Ford – Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3303416
3:31 By Nyiraferrox – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4671488
4:11 By Kij – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5813640
4:21 By Томасина – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34901163
4:31 By BN – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3371226
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22 Comments
Is the Belgian Groenendael your favourite dog breed?
I LOVE GROENENDAEL
i have reserved a brand new groenendael puppy and will be getting it by the end of March … should i be worried about raising him in a very hot region of the world ? I would also like to know if he needs special supplements and food to grow REALLY HUGE ?
I have One
From Brazil
Yes! I love my boy so much that when his sister had pups, I got a girl for him to play with. The breeder told us she'd be the boss and she is! They share many qualities, yet they each have their own distinct personality. The girl is incredibly fast. Both learned commands and games faster than any other dog I've known–I barely had to work with them. It's hard to describe what a joy they've been, especially during lockdown. With them around I never feel lonely. They're interesting and funny, and as he got older, the boy developed a new trait: He gets my husband when he senses me, or the other dog, having problems. I didn't teach him that. After surgery I'd groan at times, and he'd immediately get help. When he hears me crying, he gets help. Of course he expects payment in dog cookies!
I had 3 Belgian shepherds, the last one a dog that I have now with 2 years, they are very faithful and intelligent animals
The wonderful Groenendael, for Americans looking for information address you a lydia hoyle the greatest US specialist of this breed look in youtube
I had a groenendael from a shelter which I then later found out had been trained as an 'attack dog'. He attacked me when I unknowingly set of a 'trigger'. (I petted him near his shoulders). How likely is a new dog likely to have instinct to attack me?? I love the breed and would like to try again with them. . . 🐾
Do you find that Groenendael like to sing? Ours does! He hears the word "Walk" or "Birthday," and it's off to the races ;0)
GIMME
No mention of the 'Hell hound of Mons'?
We bred Belgium sheepdogs in the 70s. We won the best of breed and best of show at the Westminster one year with our dog Solo. He was a giant !!! Grew old with us when I was a kid. I miss him.
My son has one. His name is Warrior. I love him so much! He is very kind, smart, and loving ❤️❤️❤️
Hi just need your advice before getting a groenendael. What are the key differences between male and female ? Is the size difference too much to matter?
I got a story. So I'm walking my Cro Sheep dog and my pup as she was more interested in sniffing the latest news paper that the world around her provides. So I continue and at one point I freeze having a Grony looking at me. I shout "gronedael" never expecting to see one in my neighborhood, I hear "cheers" look up and see Ibrica Jusić – I froze at that moment and only Croats will understood why. I kind of tried keep my peasant dog away from the the noble one
BTW don't get me wrong they loved each other – but Ibrica's dogs are royalty
My first dog was a Groenendael mix who turned up at the Oregon Humane Society shelter in Portland. Thank goodness whatever dog jumped the fence to date her mom was of a more mellow breed! Kira needed long walks. I taught her how to jump through a hula hoop to earn her dinner. She also did it for fun.
Her herding side came through when people visited. She was friendly and loved company, but she followed men around the apartment (later house) and nipped their butts until they returned to the living room.
If you search for "canine blood donation" you can see a video of Kira and me at one of her 36 visits to the Dove Lewis animal hospital, donating a unit of blood. She loved that work!
Training Groenendael since 1991.
And they have a delicious waffle named after them
I'm actually getting a Groenendael soon and was hoping to find out things I didn't already know from my research. I plan to have him trained or to train him as a protection dog. I've looked into swim classes and doggy obstacles courses near me. I want him to be happy and fulfilled. I am a bit worried I'm a truck driver and I plan to have him on the road with me. Just hoping I can give him enough and be enough for him.
There was one of these dogs behind a fence in my backyard growing up. His name was Kody. He was terrified of thunder, and I often coaxed him back to his yard. I hope one day to have one of these, but I need to be a better owner first. I couldn't handle this dog right now.
Loving my young Groenendael! This young dog is a full time job!
Thank you sir. I have Belgian Groenendael 3months old. ..