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Dog Breed of the Month - August 2007
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"Belgian Sheepdog".
• They need significant socializing as puppies.
• They tend to be a "one person dog."
• They are not considered suitable for a first time or inexperienced owner.
• The Groenendael is recognized by its distinctive black coat.
• Outside the U.S., there are four types of sheepdogs known collectively as Belgian sheepherding breeds - the jet-black, long-coated Groenendael; the smooth-coated fawn colored Malinois; long-coated fawn dogs with black overlay known as Tervuren; and wire-coated fawn dogs with traces of black known as Lakenois.
• Breed standards for these four breeds are virtually identical except for coat type and color.
• A little white is allowed on the chest, muzzle, and the tips of the toes, but no other color is acceptable.
• During WW I they were used on the battlefield as ambulance dogs, message carriers and also for pulling machine guns.
• This dog breed was developed in the village of Groenendaal, Belgium, in 1885.
• This breed can easily be taught a variety of tasks and enjoys having a job to perform.
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