The Belgian Shepherd is a watchful and active dog, bursting with energy, and always ready to leap into action. As well as its innate skill at guarding flocks, it also possesses the highly prized qualities of the best guard dog of property. Without any hesitation it is the stubborn and keen protector of its owner. It brings together all those qualities necessary for a shepherd, guard, defense and service dog.
FCI Conformation Standard for the Belgian Shepherd, 2002
We have been involved with Belgian Shepherds since 2001 when we adopted a purebred Belgian sheepdog named Chilko. One dog led to another. Since then the dogs we have owned and trained have earned more than 125 titles, awards, and certifications in obedience, agility, tracking, ring sport, search and rescue, and herding. Our first Obsidian…
We’ve lived with and trained nine Groenendaels since 2001. They have been a versatile pack of dogs, each individual competing in two or more areas of work or sport. Advanced obedience, herding, protection sports, agility, tracking, SAR, and professional detection dog projects. Each one of our dogs is allowed to follow it’s own path, but…