Belgian Shepherd Dog Groenendael

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

They are recommended to have 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dog food a day, divided into two meals every day.

The Groenendael is an undemanding dog to feed with no special dietary requirements; they generally have a good appetite. They do well on high-quality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or home-prepared, with your veterinarian's supervision and approval.

Belgian Sheepdogs shed year-round and require 15 to 20 minutes of brushing weekly. Grooming can be easily maintained through regular brushing, which will reduce the amount of shedding.

The Groenendael has a long, straight, medium length, heavy outer coat and a dense undercoat that requires a fair amount of grooming, such as daily combing and brushing, especially when they start their moult.

During a shedding season, extra precaution should be taken. Clip out mats that grow in the ruff and on the knees and fur between the toes and the outer ears.

Baths can be infrequent unless the dog gets into something messy. And just like all breeds, their nails should be trimmed regularly. If your dog's nails don't break off naturally, trim them daily. Short, closely clipped nails keep the dog's paws in excellent shape and prevent scratches on your legs as the Groenendaels are fond of jumping up to greet you.

Groenendaels have tons of energy and need plenty of long walks to help burn off their excess energy and pent-up stress and stay in good shape. They require a long walk at least once a day.

This breed needs plenty of mental stimulation (advanced obedience, agility, herding, Schutzhund, or tracking sports). They do well in competing in agility, flyball, herding, and obedience trials - a great way to tire them out and form a closer bond. They are working dogs and are accustomed to an active outdoor life. The Belgian Sheepdog is very intelligent and needs variety to keep them from feeling bored.

Regular visits to their vet, 1-2 times a year, will ensure your Groenendael is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. Schedule at least twice a year veterinary care or as recommended. Routine checkups will provide a chance to track your dog?s growth and development, to discuss any concerns with your vet, and forms a key part of preventative care.

Bedlingtons excel at agility exercises because they are fast, agile, and eager to learn new things. This is a fantastic way to keep their body and mind engaged while still assisting you in bonding with your dog.

The Bedlington Terrier will require at least an hour of exercise daily. This can ideally be divided into several walks during the day, including opportunities to sniff around and race off-leash in a safe environment. Your Bedlington also needs brief, diverse training sessions to help them learn new commands. Lots of exercise and outdoor activities will keep your Bedlington happy and healthy.

The Groenendael is an intelligent and highly trainable breed, they want nothing more than to make their owners happy, and they take to training quickly.

They have a tendency to try and take over, which will require a patient and consistent hand during training. They can get bored easily, so you will have to adopt various training techniques to get the best out of them,

They can get along well with other pets if raised together. Although they may have issues with strange animals that come onto their property. They have an instinct to chase and will go after animals that run from them, so cats who stand their ground will probably fare better than those who turn tail and run. Socialization should be done at an early age to train them to be acquainted with other pets around.