What is a Tervuren?

The Belgian Shepherd, as it is known around the world, (or "chien de berger Belge") is a somewhat rare breed, both in America and abroad.
 I have found walking a Tervuren in public to be a delightful experience, I've never met more strangers in such a short time! A Tervuren can't be overlooked, and most folks find them irresistible. They have to ask about them, pet them and every once in a while, (and most touching of all,)  share their story of the "best dog of their life".
  A Belgian.

 We'll explore further into the history and uses of these unique dogs, but right now for a quick overview.

  The Belgian Shepherd is a shepherd dog. 

It was a farm dog. It helped its master herd the farm's livestock, as well as protected them.
  In the years that followed Belgian Shepherds have performed in almost every capacity known to man to help their handlers; from Herding to NARC dogs, guarding the home to  Search and Rescue (a black Belgian was at ground zero after 9/11)
 They have been farm dogs, war dogs,  police dogs,  family dogs, and children's dogs.
 For fun, they love to learn anything their person teaches them, from every-day commands to parlor tricks to competing in Agility, Fly Ball, Schutzhund, Obedience, Showmanship, Tracking, Herding trials, even high jumping into water as Dock Dogs!