If you are seriously considering a Belgian Shepherd as a member of your family, the articles below should be extremely helpful to you and if you have a Belgian already, remember, you can never stop learning!

Note: Where Belgian Sheepdog is mentioned - it is the name the Groenendael variety is known by in the USA

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YOUR NEW PUPPY

Breed Info - all about Belgian Shepherds - Belgian Shepherd Dog Club of Qld

Frequently asked Questions (FAQ's) about Belgians by & courtesy of Linda Gilbert McCarty Rolin Ridge Belgians

Belgian Sheepdog Club of America - Puppy Manual Comprehensive manual on the care of your BSD

Breed Information ~ BSDC of Great Britain web site" Questions to ask yourself before buying a Belgian Shepherd, FAQs about Belgian Shepherd Dogs, Living with your Belgian Shepherd Dog ...

Why a Belgian Sheepdog? by Maria Magnusson the pro's and con's of owning a BSD

Montage Puppy Notes  and Montage Puppy Notes 2  by & courtesy of Kathy Madden (Montage Tervuren) the excellent articles are a great New Puppy Survival Guide. Note: The xpens & accessories mentioned can also be purchased in Australia from vendors at dog shows and also online.
Love the reference and information regarding PUPPY SAFE ZONES and SEPARATION ANXIETY in Belgian puppies (as Kathy expalins "This is a velcro breed designed to be the shepherd's constant companion. If left unaddressed this desire to be with you 24/7 can develop into an extreme problem down the road, so its best to get puppies used to being apart from you starting at an early age."

About the Breed in general - Excerpts from my interview for an Australian Dog Magazine

Breed Profile - General Breed Info/Description/Care - for prospective owners

Working with the Belgian Shepherd - by Karin Olsson Background/Purpose - well worth the read

History - The Belgian Sheepdog in the USA History of Herding and Belgian Herding Dogs, Belgian Sheepdog Patriots, Belgians as Police Dogs

Responsible Pet Ownership Program & Guide to nurturing the child pet relationship Department of Primary Industries Victoria, Australia

BELGIAN SHEPHERD * GROENENDAEL * LAEKENOIS * MALINOIS * TERVUEREN * HEALTH INFORMATION - Medical Reference, Health etc

Training Resources - from puppyhood to the more advanced training

Books - on the Belgian Shepherd Dog and on Training - includes beginners to advanced & Competition