Welcome, you have entered the official American website for the Belgian Tervuren dog breed!

The American Belgian Tervuren Club is responsible for prescribing the standard for the breed used by the  American Kennel Club (AKC); sponsors its own shows, trials and events; and works to support, protect, and better the breed.

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.