Belgian Shepherd Tervuren for sale in the Netherlands

The Tervuren is a long-haired black-overlay Belgian working dog with great speed and sensitivity. It needs daily cooperation, measured stimulation and proven hip health.

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Belgian Shepherd Tervuren

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Characteristics

Origin: Belgium
Height: Female about 58 cm, male about 62 cm
Weight: Female about 20–25 kg, male 25–30 kg
Life expectancy: 12–14 years
Coat: Long black-overlay double coat. Brush weekly and more during shedding
Energy: Very high: intensive daily work, exercise and mental training
Character: Eager to learn, alert, sensitive, loyal and quick to react
Suitable for: Experienced active homes expertly managing arousal, rest and socialisation

Quick to learn and react

The Tervuren is versatile and strongly focused on its people. It notices movement and tension early and may bark, chase or guard without guidance. Train through rewards and short precise sessions, socialise for neutrality and deliberately teach relaxation. Not every puppy suits a busy family. Recovery ability matters more than spectacular drive.

Work and long coat

Combine long walks with tracking, obedience or controlled sport. More activity alone does not resolve overstimulation. Schedule sleep and quiet days. Brush weekly and more during shedding, particularly behind ears and around ruff and trousers. Keep the athlete lean and postpone heavy jumping and sharp turns until physical maturity.

Health and choosing a breeder

Dutch breed clubs require hip screening. Also ask about elbows, ECVO eyes and family records on epilepsy, stomach cancer, thyroid disease, gastric torsion and fear. Crosses with Groenendael or Malinois have been conditionally possible since March 2025 to support diversity. Review original results and select stable social parents and low relatedness over colour or coat volume.