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[japangame]

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/belgiangroenendael.htm

This site above is about the Belgian Groenendael. My father is pet sitting one now and after reading this page, I am alittle discussed with anyone who would own this type of dog but then again i dont know much about it completely. Naturally human aggressive, not quite safe with children, animal aggressive (can be expected from any breed of dog), and seemingly difficult to train. What are your thoughts. Just trying to expand my knowledge in the world around me. Definately not looking to get one.

Best for guard training, or police work. Maybe if your looking for a dog to guard your APBTs this would be a choice.

[TrubsDiary]

what were you reading??

Temperment:
This breed needs extensive socialization from an early age and firm, but not harsh, training from an experienced master. If you are harsh or overbearing they will become uncooperative. This breed is instinctively protective so it should be trained and socialized very well from an early age. Breeders should socialize puppies right from birth. Good for working and competition obedience. These dogs make excellent police and guard dogs. This type of work is currently their main occupation. They do however, make excellent pets. They are ever watchful, alert and loyal, and they thrive on loving companionship. Belgian Sheepdogs are good with children if socialized well with them. This breed needs to be part of the family and not locked up in a kennel. It does best given ample time, attention, training and companionship. If this breed is ignored, it will find ways to entertain itself, often at the owner's expense.
Sounds to me like any other breed of working dog...

(IMO)

[El Mexicano]

I am alittle discussed with anyone who would own this type of dog
why..

[Verderben]

I groom one regularly at work and it is a good dog, very friendly

[lockjaw]

I am alittle discussed with anyone who would own this type of dog
why..me too because its not an apbt..:D

[pennsooner]

I'm not sure about this breed, but a lot of times when you have very highdrive working dogs like this the breeders who control the breeding stock do a really good job of screening owners. In other words yes, the dogs are a real handful, but those who own the breed stock make sure that there aren't many dogs out there to fall into the wrong hands.


Same thing with the Malinois(sp). They have been called "hairy biting machines on crack". They will bite their handlers. But good luck being some bozo off the street trying to get one. Ain't gonna happen. So the dogs almost always end up in the hands of people that can handle them. And all the dogs that go out have spay/nuter contracts that are signed to make sure someone dosen't set up a breeding operation and then just sell the dogs to whoever they please.


Quite a contrast to the world of the Pitbull.

[El Mexicano]

I am alittle discussed with anyone who would own this type of dog
why..


u never answered me Japangame...people can own whatever type of breed they want 2....

[realonebulldog]

Quite a contrast to the world of the Pitbull.[/QUOTE] This few words are by fare enough....by the way I heard from Malinois&Pitbull working hybrids here in germany...think some accidents are incoming...

[ABK]

My uncle had a Turvuren, which is basically a fawn Groenedael. It was a great dog. Super smart & great w/ us kids. I'd have no hestitations about owning a Turvuren or Groendael.

As for Malinois, I worked w/ many of them in the military & I'd have to say the "hairy biting machine" discription fits them to a tee. Definitley not a family dog!

[miakoda]

As owners of a misunderstood & blacklisted breed, you would think we wouldn't jump on the media bandwagon about other breeds or condemn another breed based on the actions of one dog. We are asking others to do educate themselves & fully understand our breed, let's give them the same courtesy.

[El Mexicano]

As owners of a misunderstood & blacklisted breed, you would think we wouldn't jump on the media bandwagon about other breeds or condemn another breed based on the actions of one dog. We are asking others to do educate themselves & fully understand our breed, let's give them the same courtesy.

hell yah...

[natas]

As owners of a misunderstood & blacklisted breed, you would think we wouldn't jump on the media bandwagon about other breeds or condemn another breed based on the actions of one dog. We are asking others to do educate themselves & fully understand our breed, let's give them the same courtesy.

This is exactly what I was thinking!! We complain that people are so quick to judge our dogs but then we can turn around and do it to other breeds?? Makes no sense to me. Whatever happened to blame the deed not the breed??

[SAM_I_AM]

This is exactly what I was thinking!! We complain that people are so quick to judge our dogs but then we can turn around and do it to other breeds?? Makes no sense to me. Whatever happened to blame the deed not the breed??
And that should go for all other breeds!!!!!