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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO RESCUE A BELGIAN TERVUREN, SEND US AN E-MAIL FROM THE Contact Form, OR TELEPHONE THE CLOSEST ONE OF OUR VOLUNTEERS
Rescue Procedures for Tervuren When a Belgian Tervuren is surrendered, personnel are requested to inform their local Belgian Tervuren Rescue Volunteer or the President of Belgian Tervuren Rescue, Inc. The Rescue Volunteer will visit the dog as soon as possible, establish a positive working relationship, and determine how the dog can best be helped by Belgian Tervuren Rescue. If foster care is available, it is usually best to remove the dog from the environment. Specifically, that all dogs are spayed/neutered and current on vaccinations prior to adoption, that all new adoptive homes are intensely screened and required to sign a contract specifying the required level of care, and that Belgian Tervuren Rescue, Inc. as the official rescue organization of the ABTC, financially supports this program , and necessary medical expenses for the dog. Release Form for transfer of rescued Terv to Belgian Tervuren Rescue, Inc. General Appearance It is sometimes difficult for personnel to distinguish between a purebred Belgian Tervuren and a mixed breed, most typically a collie/shepherd mix. The following is a brief description of some identifying physical characteristics. The Belgian Tervuren is a medium sized dog with a moderately long coat
(longer than a shepherd but not as abundant as a collie). Males are usually
24-26 inches in height at the shoulder and weigh 55-70 pounds. Females are
generally 22-24 inches in height weighing 40-60 pounds. The body is square
rather than long like a shepherd, and well-balanced; neither spindly or
leggy nor cumbersome and bulky. Body color will range from fawn to mahogany with black overlay. The face has a black mask and the ears are mostly black. The underparts of the body, tail and breeches are cream, gray or light beige. The tail typically has a darker or black tip. The head is well chiseled, skin taut, long without exaggeration. Expression is intelligent and questioning. Eyes are dark brown, medium size, not protruding. Ears are triangular in shape, erect, height equal to width at base. In temperament, the Tervuren is highly individualistic. Some dogs are lively while others might best be described as mellow. In general, they are sensitive and alert to changes in people and environment. They are typically aloof to strangers and friendly and affectionate with people that they know well. Purpose of the Belgian Tervuren Rescue, Inc. The main goal of the Belgian Tervuren Rescue, Inc. is to protect and act on behalf of any homeless Belgian Tervuren. To attain this goal, Belgian Tervuren Rescue will remove dogs which are unwanted, impounded, neglected or abused from their unpleasant situation and place all adoptable dogs in responsible, permanent homes. Belgian Tervuren Rescue will provide temporary foster care, basic health care and temperament evaluation prior to placement to ensure an optimal match for the dog as well as the adopter. Rescue volunteers will also provide training and education to the new owners of adopted Tervuren to ensure the success of the placement. As far as Belgian Tervuren Rescue is concerned, the welfare of the dog comes first - it is our responsibility to protect and care for all Tervuren, not just our own. | ||||||||
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