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Rhiannon and Stevie's Dog Blog
I've got a hankerin' for some Doublemint gum!
RHIANNON
RHIANNON'S PROFILE
BREED: Belgian Shepherd
AGE: Unknown
COAT: Long hair, black
OBSESSED WITH: World peace
LIKES: Fleetwood Mac, hot air balloon rides, quiche
DISLIKES: Ticket scalping, orange-colored highlighters, wicker furniture
GUILTY PLEASURE: Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC: Looks like the twin of her non-twin sister
WTW CLIENT SINCE: 2008
AGE: Unknown
COAT: Long hair, black
OBSESSED WITH: World peace
LIKES: Fleetwood Mac, hot air balloon rides, quiche
DISLIKES: Ticket scalping, orange-colored highlighters, wicker furniture
GUILTY PLEASURE: Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC: Looks like the twin of her non-twin sister
WTW CLIENT SINCE: 2008
STEVIE
STEVIE'S PROFILE
BREED: Belgian Shepherd
AGE: Unknown
COAT: Long hair, black
OBSESSED WITH: Mid-nineteenth century architecture
LIKES: Fleetwood Mac (Go figure), Mad Libs, Playstation II
DISLIKES: Piercings, fear, Nicaraguan rebels
GUILTY PLEASURE: Lindsay Buckingham solo albums
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Slinking around and stealthiness
WTW CLIENT SINCE: 2008
AGE: Unknown
COAT: Long hair, black
OBSESSED WITH: Mid-nineteenth century architecture
LIKES: Fleetwood Mac (Go figure), Mad Libs, Playstation II
DISLIKES: Piercings, fear, Nicaraguan rebels
GUILTY PLEASURE: Lindsay Buckingham solo albums
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Slinking around and stealthiness
WTW CLIENT SINCE: 2008
Fun facts about Belgian Shepherds!
Belgian Shepherd Dog (also known as the Belgian Sheepdog or Chien de Berger Belge) can refer to any of four varieties of dog: the Groenendael, the Laekenois, the Tervuren, or the Malinois. In Belgium (the country of origin) they are considered to be one breed, hair colour and structure divides them into four varieties. In some non FCI countries and other regions, they are considered separate breeds.
Belgian Shepherds are highly intelligent and are bred to be alert and sensitive to everything going on around them, and to develop extremely strong relationship bonds. This means that they need significant socializing as puppies, lifelong activity outlets, and will seek to be with "their human" all the time, preferably doing something rather than waiting around. They can find it very difficult to be left alone. They tend strongly to be a "one person dog."
All the Belgian Shepherd breeds need a lot of activity and close interaction with people. Like most herding breeds, they need a job to do (be it herding, learning tricks, dog agility). The Belgian breeds are intelligent and sociable dogs who can easily become bored with such simple and undemanding repetition. Many Belgians make superb assistance dogs who thrive on knowing that their jobs are indeed necessary for their chosen person.
They are widely considered to be a good looking dog, loyal, intelligent, fun, and well suited to family life. However because of their high sensitivity to criticism or to being ignored, their careful handling and socializing needs, their need for ongoing stimulation and purposeful activity, and their potential, they require a lot of exercise and interaction.