Belgian Sheepdog looking for a new home

[Carolk9s]

A dear friend and longtime breeder of Belgian Sheepdogs is looking to rehome a young male into a pet/performance home. He may even have potential as a service/assistance dog. He's a BIG boy. He's between 27.5-28 inches at the shoulder and he's just shy of 1 year of age. He could easily weigh 90 lbs when fully grown. He has not panned out as a conformation dog but would make a wonderful pet for the right person.
He is in NO danger, if she cannot find a suitable home for him, she will keep him but would like to see him get the attention he deserves.
I met the dog today, he has an absolutely LOVELY temperament. Quite happy to meet me, very gentle and extremely huggable. Took treats gently from my hand even though there was competition from some of her other Belgians.
I was tempted myself but there is only room in my house for one male dog and that's my Jesse. If I had more resources, I'd take him in a minute just based on meeting him today. He is a beautiful big black shaggy dog with a warm, outgoing personality.
She is hoping to find a home locally for him so she might be able to still see him once in a while. He is still intact, neutering would be discussed though with a responsible home, it may not be mandatory.
Though it cost her quite a bit to import him, she is not looking to sell him, simply wants to find him a loving home nearby.
If you know of anyone who might be interested and they live in the Central Virginia area, please respond privately to me and I will hook you up with her.
Thanks,

[odnarb]

Dang, that's a ginormous Belgian :o

I'll keep my ears open for anyone out your way looking for a big, black, fluffy snugglebug.

[imported_Kat]

He sounds like a gorgeous big boy. I'm just curious but I'm assuming you mean a Groenendael? In America is the Belgian shepherd called a Belgian Sheepdog?

[odnarb]

[quote name='Kat']He sounds like a gorgeous big boy. I'm just curious but I'm assuming you mean a Groenendael? In America is the Belgian shepherd called a Belgian Sheepdog?[/quote]


Yes, she means a Groenendael :D

In the FCI recognized kennel club of the US, the American Kennel Club, the dogs were seperated into distinct breeds instead of varieties of the Belgian Shepherd Dog. AKC recognizes the Belgian Malinois, Belgian Tervuren, and the Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael everywhere else). AKC does not recognize the Laekenois at all.

The United Kennel Club, the next biggest registry in the US, registers them as varieties of one breed, the Belgian Shepherd Dog. Personally, I prefer it that way :wink: