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05.13.2012

2012 Willamette Valley Sieger:  Rocky's first conformation show.  He is awarded Best in Show Veteran on Sunday and earns the title Alters Championat in one weekend!

 

04.27.2012

Rocky's final agility trial.  Thanks for the thrills Rocket!     Video

 

04.15.2012

Heart earns her TD at the EDOC tracking test in Eugene!

 

04.02.2012

Rogue and Joan return from the AKC national agility championships in Reno.  Rogue finished 30th in a class of more than 80 dogs. See videos.

 

02.26.2012

McKenzie-Cascade Dog Fanciers Show: Rogue takes 2nd place with a score of 196 in open level obedience.

 

02.25.2012

Heart & Rogue pass their CERF re-certifications.

 

02.10.2012

Intention Hill has very special young Tervurens available.

 

 

 

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The Belgian Sheepdog

Belgian Sheepdogs, also known as Groenendaels or Les Chien de Berger Belges, developed from northwest European stockdogs that were used to manage medium-sized flocks (20-200 head) of sheep. Belgians are a "tending breed" of herding dog. That is, they were used to keep the flock together while grazing or moving along a trail. They do not have a strong instinct to fetch livestock to a handler, but can be taught to do so. Belgians also served to guard the flock from predators and poachers, therefore are larger than most other herding breeds and are vigilant in the presence of strangers.

The American Kennel Club considers the Belgian sheepdog a unique breed that is closely related to the Belgian Tervuren, Malinois, and Laekenois. Other registries, such as the Canadian Kennel Club and the United Kennel Club, consider these as four varieties of the Belgian Shepherd Dog that are distinguished from one another mainly by coat color and length. Herding photo courtesy of Mary Burlingame, Petscape Photography; A-frame photo courtesy of Stewart Event Images.

Belgian Sheepdogs are an active, intelligent breed that require a close partnership with their human companions in order to be happy and physical fit. We strongly advise those considering purchasing or adopting a Belgian Sheepdog to contact one of the national or regional breed clubs for assistance in determining whether a Belgian is right for you. 

Photo courtesy of Ron Worley

 

"The first impression of the Belgian Sheepdog is that of a well balanced, square dog, elegant in appearance, with an exceedingly proud carriage of the head and neck. He is a strong agile, well muscled animal, alert and full of life."

From the Approved AKC Standard for the Belgian Sheepdog