Belgian Sheepdog

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** A muscular black dog that is not heavy with triangular, erect ears. It may be completely black, or may be black with a small to moderate white patch or strip on fore chest, between pads of feet, on tips of hind toes, on chin, and on muzzle (frost may be white or grey). The coat is very full and moderately long, with a ruff around the neck and extra feathering on the underside, legs, and tail. The average height range is 22-26 inches and the average weight range is 55-65 pounds.

**Synonyms:** - Belgian Shepherd