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Ok, now it is time to explain the characteristics of a Belgian Sheepdog.
I would like to start with characteristics that are more important for a pet. They are:
- Child-friendly or not.
- Affectionate.
- Intelligence.
- Energy and the will to play.
Child-friendly (or not)
"10/10"
This is an excellent breed for kids.
Affectionate (or not)
"8/10"
They like their family a lot and will show affection most of the time.
Intelligence
"10/10"
This is one of the smartest dogs there is. He will probably learn new tricks and rules by himself without much effort from you.
Energy and the will to play
"10/10"
This breed has a lot of energy to burn. You will need to give them attention or lots of space to run.
Grooming (Is it easy?)
"6/10"
This one will not give you a hard time.
Do you live in a apartment?
These are traits that are usually more important for people living in small spaces:
- Adaptability to apartments.
- Amount Of Shedding.
- Drooling Potential.
- Exercise Needs.
- Tendency to bark.
Apartment Living
Are they suitable for apartment living?
"6/10"
This dog can adapt to life in a apartment.
Amount Of Shedding
"10/10"
Expect lots of shedding from this dog breed.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less shedding.
Drooling Potential
"1/10"
Drooling is rare or very rare in this dog breed.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less drooling.
Exercise Needs
"10/10"
These dogs need lots of exercise. Ideally they need space to run.
Tendency to bark
"1/10"
This breed is very silent and will only bark with good reason.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less barking.
Can he be left alone?
"6/10"
This dog can be left alone with minimum training.
Other Characteristics
These are traits that may or may not be important to you:
- Dog Friendly.
- Friendly Toward Strangers.
- Easy To Train.
- Potential For Playfulness.
Dog Friendly
"10/10"
This breed will have no problem with other dogs. They will be happy to live among other dogs.
Friendly Toward Strangers
"8/10"
They will generally welcome strangers.
Easy To Train
"10/10"
They are very easy to train.
Potential For Playfulness
"10/10"
These dogs just love to play. Please be prepared to spend a lot of energy with them.
References
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