Groenendael vs Belgian Tervuren
Compare the Groenendael to the Belgian Tervuren. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Belgian Tervurens.
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Origin Country
Belgium
Belgium
Origin Year
1890 AD
1895 AD
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
High
High
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Groenendael
Belgian Tervuren
