Is a Belgian Sheepdog Right for You? The Belgian sheepdog, known as Groenendael in Europe, is a very intelligent herding breed built for hard work. Athletic and energetic, they make perfect pets ...

Four distinct varieties of Belgian sheepdogs exist: the Groenendael, the Malinois, the Tervuren, and the Laekenois. The ...

sired a litter of long-haired Sheepdogs known as the Belgian Sheepdog or Groenendael, for the town where they were sired. The rough-haired pups were named Laekenois for the town of Laeken.