Jigger is that a picture of your dog in your avatar? Do they herd cattle? Any other info you can give me? We have one border left and will probably get another soon. Looking for a smoother haired one but am interested in other herding dogs.[/quote]
Yes thats my Terv in the avitar when she was a puppy, and yes, they are definately a herding dog!, they herd everything!! I don't know why you don't see more of them used for that. :???:
There is quite a bit of info on them on the internet.
I find them to be an excellent dog for family and stock and they'e a lot of fun and really quite characters. :lol: I really like them alot and will definately be getting another when the time comes.
If you're interested in them, read and learn as much as you can about the breed and talk to breeders.
There is also the Groenendael which are all black, the Malinois, which look like a terv but have short hair (they seem to be used more for police and military work)
Here is a little of what they are like (I 'borrowed" it from the American Belgian Tervuren club site...)
"The breed is known for its loyalty and protectiveness. Their appearance projects alertness and elegance. Those who own them are completely charmed by their intelligence, trainability, and, perhaps most of all, their sense of humor. They are suited to many kinds of activities.
In AKC sponsored events they display their beauty, obedience, rally, agility, tracking, and herding abilities. In other venues, they save lives in search and rescue, guard and protect in the police and military, compete in flyball, pull sleds and carts, comfort in therapy and service, and entertain on TV and in films.
We are proud of the number of conformation Champions that hold one or more performance titles. The first AKC Herding Championship by any breed was earned by a Tervuren"
http://www.abtc.org/herding.htm