Is Belgian Tervuren Playful?

Wanting to own a Belgian Tervuren and want to know whether Belgian Tervuren is a playful breed and fun to be around?

According to pet experts, Belgian Tervuren Dogs score out of 5 in the scale of the most playful dog breeds.


Is Belgian Tervuren Playful?

Are Belgian Tervuren Dogs Playful Dogs?

    One of the things we appreciate about pet dogs is their playfulness. But some breeds are usually more playful than others.

    In the spirit of a good time, we scoured through our breed profiles to find the dog breeds that tend to be the most fun loving. It's important to keep in mind that most of these breeds are not couch potatoes or shrinking violets and, in fact, normally need lots of mental and physical stimulation so they don't become bored.

    You should remember that all dogs are individuals - not all Labs are obsessed with playing fetch, and there are most likely even some Portuguese Water Dogs who don't like water.

    Obviously, with any of these breeds, a dog's health and age will influence his level of liveliness. So even with these breeds, you should have a veterinarian analyze your pet dog to make sure there are no underlying conditions before initiating any exuberant activities.

    Top 5 Most Playful Dog Breeds

    1. English Springer Spaniel - A versatile and lively breed, they are generally has plenty of energy and commonly enjoys a good play session-- especially if it's with his family. Encourage his playful nature through activities like fetch, hiking, agility, flyball and tracking.

    2. Labrador Retriever - Labs are generally fun-loving and playful demeanors are definitely part of it.

    3. Papillon - Pappillion's are small, spunky and smart, this breed needs to be entertained - or she'll find a way to amuse herself.

    4. Bearded Collie - These dogs are known for his signature welcoming, and is normally a boisterous and exuberant breed who will entertain you with his clownish antics.

    5. Beagle - This breed is led by his nose, and likes to have plenty of possibility to use his strong sniffer. That can be as easy as your hiding treats around your house or taking him on long, meandering walks outdoors.

Is Belgian Tervuren Playful

Belgian Tervuren Information

This breed combines elegance and strength. It is square-proportioned and of medium bone. It is noteworthy for its exceedingly proud carriage. Its movement is lively, graceful and seemingly tireless, exhibiting an easy, effortless gait rather than a hard-driving action. It has a natural tendency to move in a circle rather than a straight line. It combines a dense undercoat with an outer coat consisting of abundant guard hairs that are long, well-fitting, straight and of medium harshness. Its expression is intelligent and questioning.

Alert, watchful and energetic, the Tervuren is an active and dependable companion that functions best when given daily mental and physical exercise. It enjoys playing and running outside, and can be a well-mannered companion inside as long as it is given sufficient exercise. It is smart and obedient, but independent. It is aloof with strangers and can be aggressive toward other dogs and animals. It may nip at the heels of children in an attempt to herd them.

What to do if you lose your Belgian Tervuren

If your Belgian Tervuren Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Contact the nearby vets to see if someone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Belgian Tervuren

If you find a Belgian Tervuren Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter near to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who normally scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.