Belgian Malinois Versus German Shepherd
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian shepherd (also known as the Belgian Sheepdog or Chien de Berger Belge) is a breed of medium to large size dog. He is a member of the Berger Group. It originated in Belgium and as such is similar to other sheep breeding dogs of this region: the Dutch shepherd, German shepherd, and others. Four types have been identified by the various registers that distinct breeds or varieties: Groenendael, Laekenois, Tervueren, and Malinois. All are registered as a herding dog, specifically a sheepdog.
History
The creation of races and recognition
In the late 1800s a group of dog lovers concerned under the supervision of Professor A. Reul School of Veterinary Medicine Cureghem collected stock Foundation areas around Tervuren, Groenendael, Mechelen, Belgium and Laeken. the establishment of official race took place around 1891, when the Club du Chien de Berger Belge (Belgian Shepherd Dog Club) was created Brussels. The first breed standard was written in 1892, but official recognition did not occur until 1901, when the Royal Saint Hubert Company Stud Book (LOSH) began recording Belgian sheepdog.
By 1910, fans managed to eliminate the most glaring defects and standardize the type and temperament. There was debate continues about the acceptable colors and coat types. Structure, temperament and ability to work has never been discussed with regard to the standard.
Races Versus controversy varieties
In Belgium (the country of origin) four types are considered varieties of a single race, hair color differentiated by texture. In some non-CFI and other regions, they are regarded as distinct races. For example, the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes only the Groenendael under the name "Sheepdog Belgian, but also recognizes the Tervuren and the Malinois breed specific as (Belgian Tervuren and Belgian Malinois, respectively). The Laekenois can be registered in the Service AKC Foundation weeks and should eventually be fully recognized by the AKC. In years past, the Groenendael and Tervuren are a breed with coat variations until the Belgian Shepherd Club of America has decided to petition the AKC to separate the two.
The Australian National Kennel Council and the New Zealand Kennel Club recognizes that the four distinct races. The Canadian Kennel Club, Kennel Union of Africa South, United Kennel Club and the Kennel Club (UK) follow the FCI classification scheme and to recognize that the four varieties of the same race.
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German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois try out Lure Coursing