Belgian Tervuren — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Belgian Tervuren — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC gives ideal size at the withers as 24 to 26 inches for males and 22 to 24 inches for females; dogs under 23 or over 26½ inches and bitches under 21 or over 24½ inches are disqualified.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat guard hairs are long, close-fitting, straight and abundant, of medium harshness, with a very dense undercoat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body colour is a rich fawn to russet mahogany with a black overlay; a pale, washed-out cream or gray is a fault.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is observant and vigilant with strangers, but not apprehensive.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Hanging (hound-like) ears are a disqualification.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* White on the chest/sternum beyond 3 inches, or on the chin or muzzle, is a disqualification.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* An undershot bite is a disqualification.