_________________________________________________________________________________________________ ★The Belgian Shepherd as their name suggests is native to Belgium where they were originally bred as working dogs. There are in fact, four varieties of the breed with each of them being named after the regions of the country they were first bred. These are the Tervueren, Groenendael, Malinois and Laekenois. They are an ancient breed and one that has always been highly prized in their native Belgium, but over recent times, the Belgian Shepherd has become more well known in other parts of the world which includes here in the USA, thanks to their handsome looks and their loyal, kind natures. ★BSDs are extremely intelligent and they are also known to be very sensitive to all that goes on in their environment. They form strong ties with their families and owners which makes them great family pets and companions. With this said, because they are so smart, Belgian Shepherd Dogs must be well socialised, trained and handled correctly from a young age as a way of avoiding any unwanted and dominant behaviours. BSDs excel at all sorts of canine activities and are highly prized as assistance and search and rescue dogs. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ★This thorough guidebook is an essential piece of literature for anyone who loves Belgian Shepherd Dog★