iDog Breed Number: CB30
Original: Belgium
Personality:
Energy Level: Very Active; A breed built for hard work, and plenty of it
Good With Children: Better with Supervision
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Eager To Please
Height: 61-66 cm (male), 55.9-61 cm (female)
Weight: 24.9-34 kg (male), 20.4-27.2 kg (female)
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Belgian Sheepdog
from AKC
Other Name: Belgian Shepherd;Chien de Berger Belge
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | LGI2 DIRAS1 | OMIA: | |
| Cataract | HSF4 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Hip dysplasia | |||
| Hypothyroidism | TPO | OMIA: | |
| Pannus | have an increased incidence | ||
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Retinal dysplasia | may be inherited | ||
| X-linked muscular dystrophy | have an increased incidence |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)