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Belgian Shepherd Information and Resources
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Updated
Jan 2009 
If you're seriously considering a Belgian Shepherd as a member of your family, the articles below should be most helpful - and if you have a Belgian already, remember, you can never stop learning!
| ONSITE ARTICLES |
| About the Breed in general - Excerpts from interview for an Australian Dog Magazine |
| Breed Profile - General Breed Info/Description/Care - for prospective owners |
| Have you ever bred a litter? (Breeders responsibilities) |
| HEALTH |
| Information on Belgians and Anesthetic A MUST READ |
| Health matters - BSDC of Great Britain web site |
| BSDCQ Health Register Health register of Australian dogs |
| Idiopathic Epilepsy in the Belgian Tervueren - (relates to all varieties of the BSD) BSDC of Great Britain web site |
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Epilepsy is known to occur in this breed (as in other
breeds), for more info on seizures (epileptic or other)
and their causes, please refer to the Epilepsy/Seizure
related links here. If your dog should have a seizure, please make sure your veterinarian draws blood for a "thyroid test" |
| If you have a Belgian and you want to help in the quest to identify a marker gene for epilepsy? To request a free test kit for the Sheepdog/Terv Epilepsy Study go to http"//cgap.ucdavis.edu |
| More info on Developing a genetic marker for Idiopathic Epilepsy in the Belgian Shepherd Dog |
| Lists some Inherited Cataracts in Belgians - CERF - USA |
| What breeds are affected by cataracts? |
| SOME EXCELLENT OFFSITE RESOURCES |
| Is the
Belgian Shepherd Dog the right breed for you? A selection of informative Information/Articles and Booklets for anyone researching this breed. |
| Belgian Sheepdog Club of America - Puppy Manual Comprehensive manual on the care of your BSD |
| The Rolin Ridge Puppy Care Manual Comprehensive manual on the care of your BSD |
| Frequently asked Questions (FAQ's)
about Belgians courtesy Rolin Ridge Belgians |
| Working with the Belgian Shepherd - by Karin Olsson Background/Purpose - well worth the read |
| So what is a Belgian Shepherd? Information and photos on how to Identify a Belgian Shepherd (all varieties) - by Amber Creek Belgian Rescue. |
| Why a Belgian Sheepdog? by Maria Magnusson the pro's and con's of owning a BSD |
| Questions to ask yourself before buying a Belgian Shepherd, FAQs about Belgian Shepherd Dogs, Living with your Belgian Shepherd Dog - BSDC of Great Britain web site |
| The Epix Library - A Belgian Shepherd Resource Guide - courtesy of EPIX Belgian Sheepdogs, Julie has put together some great links... |
| Le Club Français du Chien de Berger Belge |
| History - The Belgian Sheepdog in the USA History of Herding and Belgian Herding Dogs, Belgian Sheepdog Patriots, Belgians as Police Dogs |
| BREED STANDARD |
| Belgian Shepherd Dog F.C.I. Standard No 15 dated 16/10/1989 Adopted in Australia 1/1/94 Translated by - Dr Pollet. Country of Origin - Belgium |
| Belgian Shepherd Dog F.C.I. Standard No 15 dated 19/04/2002 The latest version |
| History of the Standard of the Belgian Shepherd Dog Part 1 - from it's Origin to 1914 |
| History of the Standard of the Belgian Shepherd Dog Part 2 - Between the Two World Wars |
| COAT
COLOUR IN THE BSD - New findings based on DNA testing - DNA Testing, Lee Jiles and Libbye Miller DVM A recap of Dr. Schmutz's molecular research on color in the Belgian Shepherd. |
| Judging the Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael) |
| RELATED ONSITE PAGES |
| Medical Reference, Health etc |
| Training Resources - from puppyhood to the more advanced training work |
| Books - on the Belgian Shepherd Dog and on Training - includes beginners to advanced & Competition |
| MAILING
LISTS Updated
Jan 2009 |
| Belg-L - Global Belgian Shepherd email list. All
varieties. To subscibe, leave the subject line blank and type SUBSCRIBE BELG-L in the body of the message. Do not type in anything else! |
| Tervuren-L |
| Yahoo! Groups : workingbelgians Yahoo group |
| Belgianmatters Australian Yahoo group |
| LaekenZine.com includes mailing list |
| Naturalbelshep Yahoo group |
| PhotoBelg Yahoo group |
| OTHER USEFUL LINKS |
| Dr Ian Billinghurst “Author of "Give Your Dog a Bone” - Bones As Raw Food Diet, which we mostly feed our dogs. |
| A Canine Authority International Andy "The Dog Man" Luper - Author of "Never Never Hit Your Dog" , this site deals with training issues, useful for your new pup or for your older dog - it's well worth the look |
| Responsible Pet Ownership Program - Australia |
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