Belgian Shepherd

An elegant and agile working dog.

The Belgian Shepherd is bred for herding and guarding. It's intelligent and protective, often used in police and military work. It thrives in active homes where it can have a job or structured training.

Quick Facts

SizeMedium
Breed GroupPastoral
Lifespan10–12 Years
Exercise NeedsMore than 2 hours per day
TrainabilityVery trainable with a quick mind. Needs structure and mental stimulation to prevent boredom and destructive behavior.
Grooming NeedsLow
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyHigh
TemperamentProtective, devoted, and intelligent. Forms close bonds with its family and is often wary of strangers.

Available Belgian Shepherds

10 dogs available
Cersei, a 1 year old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Greater London

Dogs Trust

Cersei

Greater London
SexFemale
Age1 year
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Cersei?Cersei can be worried by high traffic areas so would like to live in a quieter rural location. She will need adopters actively involved in training and committed to continuing her socialisation with people and other dogs. Cersei could live with a well-matched dog. Due to Cersei being worried when first meeting new people and dogs, she would need a private garden to allow her off-lead time to play and relax. Cersei could live with dog-savvy secondary school age children who are confident with big, boisterous dogs. As Cersei can be worried meeting new people she would need minimal visitors to the home until she is more confident and comfortable.Is Cersei right for you?Cersei is cuddly and affectionate girl who loves fuss from her favourite handlers. She is a very clever girl and enjoys learning new tricks. Treats are certainly the way to Cersei’s heart and she will happily take any tasty snack offered to her!

Ella, a 1 year old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Greater London

Dogs Trust

Ella

Greater London
SexFemale
Age1 year
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Ella?Ella is looking for a home actively involved in training. She has begun learning the basics but will need committed adopters who can continue this. Ella also needs a home that can continue her dog socialisation. She can struggle with being left so will need her leaving hours built up slowly once she has settled into her new home. Ella can live with older secondary school children who have experience with larger breeds and are confident around boisterous and bouncy dogs. Due to Ella being worried by new people and dogs, she needs a home with a private garden so she can have off lead time to play and relax. She can be worried when first meeting new people so will need minimal visitors to the home until she has settled in and feels more comfortable and confident meeting new friends. Ella is worried by high traffic and therefore needs to live in a quieter rural area away from main roads and traffic.Is Ella right for you?Ella is a cuddly and bouncy girl who adore cuddle time with her favourite people. She is a super intelligent girl who will thrive with a family that can continue her training. Ella is a big foodie but also loves to play with her teddies! She is very good at settling down after a good play session and will take herself off to her bed for a nap. Ella loves using her brain and enjoys enrichment such as Kongs and puzzle feeders. But most of all Ella loves her people and would love to spend days snoozing in your lap and cuddling up on the sofa!

Fox, a 1 year old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Wales

Dogs Trust

Fox

Wales
SexFemale
Age1 year
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Fox?Fox is a 7 month old Belgian Shepherd crossbreed, who, if we do say so ourselves, is absolutely wonderful, full of fun and mischief and did we mention beautiful too?! Given her breed and age, Fox will need an active new home where she can go on lots of adventures and keep busy, both mentally and physically. Fox gets on great with other dogs and could live with another dog in her new home, pending a successful meet between them. Any children in Fox's new home would need to be of secondary school age.Is Fox right for you?Fox is a Shepherd lovers dream, she is cuddly, cute, playful, cheeky and super intelligent! But rest assured, despite all her wonderful qualities, Fox's breed type means that she needs to be stimulated and engaged in training, activities and enriched, she would love to be a running partner or even pick up a hobby like scent work or agility! Fox would be more suited to a quiet, more rural setting, as this is where she is currently and isn't used to the hustle and bustle of every day life of cars and chaos. Fox will need a family who are really going to commit to her, especially during her first few months where she will need time to settle into a new environment, get used to any time being left alone, which will need to be bult up slowly, as this will be new to her and generally adjusting to a whole new life, so please bear this in mind when taking on an active, young new dog and ensure you are committed to her, and in return, Fox could be your loyal new best friend and companion. This dog is currently being rehomed under our Homestay scheme. Under this scheme, the dog stays with their current owner until the point of adoption, when ownership transfers briefly to Dogs Trust and then to the new adopters. The benefits of Homestay for a dog are that it minimises disruption and prevents the dog having to come into kennels, however there is the potential the owner may pull out of the scheme prior to adoption. We understand the upset this may cause to potential adopters, and we work closely with owners to minimise the likelihood of this. However, it remains a possibility, and should this occur, Dogs Trust will prioritise finding adopters an alternative suitable dog.

Haze, a 1 year old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Warwickshire

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Haze

Warwickshire
SexFemale
Age1 year
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Haze?Haze is a stunning 1 year old Malinois Cross looking for her perfect forever home. Bursting with energy and enthusiasm, she’s eager to find adopters who can channel her drive into fun, positive activities. As a youngster, Haze still shows some typical puppy behaviours, including mouthing, so she’ll need patient adopters committed to continuing her training. This will involve helping her master polite lead walking. Haze has lived in a home previously and was housetrained and ok being left for a couple of hours, however did live with a doggy companion so this will need rebuilding if living alone. Haze could live with confident upper secondary aged children who are confident around large, lively and bouncy dogs. She’s also been making plenty of canine friends here at the centre, so she can live with a well matched dog after a successful introduction. She can be vocal on first meeting, but soon relaxes and makes friends.Is Haze right for you?Haze is still a youngster so her new family will need to be committed to her ongoing training. She's keen to learn and always aims to please, which we're sure means she'll shine when it comes to learning lots of new things. If you're looking for an active and fun loving companion, who is always ready to go, Haze could be your perfect match!

Isla, a Unknown old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Celandine Wood in Wales

Celandine Wood

Isla

Wales
SexFemale
AgeUnknown
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Isla is an extremely intelligent and loyal dog. Once she bonds with someone, she’s deeply affectionate and will always be by your side. She’s eager to learn, thrives on structure, and is happiest when she has a job to do. Isla needs a confident owner who can give her the time, attention, and ongoing training that she deserves Isla came into rescue due to her fear reactions toward humans and reactivity toward other dogs. We’ve worked extensively with her, and she’s fully muzzle trained. While she has made great progress, she still needs a home that understands her sensitivities and is committed to continuing her training. Isla’s ideal home would be with an experienced owner who leads an active lifestyle and has no children or other pets. She would do well in an environment where she has a job or task to keep her engaged, whether that’s training, dog sports, or even working roles. If you’re ready for a loyal, intelligent companion and have the experience to help Isla continue growing, she could be your perfect match! Isla is currently in a foster home on the Wirral

Meadow, a 1 year old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Scotland

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Meadow

Scotland
SexFemale
Age1 year
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Meadow?Meadow is a lively, energetic young dog who’s searching for an owner ready to match her enthusiasm for life. At just under 2, this Malinois x Lurcher is incredibly fast, playful, and loves to play fetch. She would thrive in a calm home environment, ideally away from busy or noisy roads. Meadow needs direct access to a private, secure garden with fencing of at least 5ft. When out and about, she should be kept on a lead, and a muzzle is recommended in more stressful/crowded situations. An active, adult only home would suit her best, especially with someone around for most of the day to help her settle in.Is Meadow right for you?Meadow is an intelligent girl with plenty of potential, though she’s still learning and developing her skills. She’s highly motivated by toys and food, which makes training both rewarding and fun. While she enjoys playing other dogs on walks, she would be best suited as the only pet for now. She'd love to find a training focused owner who can keep her mind engaged and continue the progress she’s already made. Meadow has come a long way during her time in care, and ongoing support from our behaviour team will be provided to help her and her new family succeed. Meadow is going to make a very rewarding dog for someone willing to give her the time, love and support she needs. Animal Welfare licence number is AWE02, as licenced by Glasgow City Council.

Monkey, a 1 year old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Wales

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Monkey

Wales
SexFemale
Age1 year
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Monkey?Monkey is a very affectionate 7 month old Malinois cross, she has a very big personality and is looking for an active forever home, in a rural area that has previous experience owning this breed or similar. Monkey is a typical young Mali, so she's full of energy, and loves to stay busy, and is always ready for the next adventure. She is bouncy and playful so would thrive in an active home that can provide plenty of exercise, enrichment, and ongoing training. Monkey is only young so she is still learning about the world and will benefit from owners who are committed to continuing her training using positive, reward-based methods. She's a clever girl who is eager to learn and has lots of potential in the right home.Is Monkey right for you?Monkey could live with sensible secondary school-aged children who are confident around larger, energetic dogs. She may also be able to live with another dog, subject to a successful meet at the centre. Monkey can be a little worried getting into the car, but once she is in, she’s okay. We think the more she goes in the car to exciting places, she will start to get used to it and hopefully enjoy it. Monkey could potentially be left alone but this needs to be built up gradually and only once she is settled. She is looking for a home that understands the breed and is ready to invest the time, patience, and commitment needed to help her grow. She really is a lovely boy who would make a wonderful adventure buddy and would be such an amazing companion.

Nova, a 1 year old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Wiltshire

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Nova

Wiltshire
SexFemale
Age1 year
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Nova?Meet Nova, a gorgeous young Malinois crossbreed patiently waiting for her forever home! Nova is an incredibly friendly girl and has made plenty of friends here in the centre, so she would be able to live in a home with children of primary school age and up. She has been super social with the other pups, so pending a successful visit, would likely be happy with another dog in the home. Her basic training and housetraining will need some ongoing attention as she transitions into her new home, so having adopters invested in her continued development is key. Nova absolutely adores her outdoor time, so she would appreciate a secure garden or nearby outdoor space to frequent and let off some steam! She loves attention from people, so regular home visitors are welcome and any time left by herself will need to be built up slowly.Is Nova right for you?She walks wonderfully on the lead and seems to enjoy her grooming, especially when she is given lots of fuss and cuddles! She adores her toys, being particularly fond of the soft squeaky ones, and will happily enjoy her own company when given a kong full of treats. Overall, Nova is a wonderfully sweet girl who will make the perfect addition to a loving home committed to helping her reach her full potential!

Paisley, a 1 year old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in County Durham

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Paisley

County Durham
SexFemale
Age1 year
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Paisley?Looking to find her paws in a home of her own is Paisley. Adopters who are active and up for continuing training will be ideal for Paisley. Having positive outlets to channel her bundles of energy into will keep her happy and entertained. Although she is happy being the centre of attention when at home she can have some doggy friends when out on walks. Paisley is able to live with older teens (18 years+) who are confident around lively, larger breeds.Is Paisley right for you?Looking for a new canine best friend? Ready for plenty of fun and games? Up for continuing training? Then let’s talk about Paisley! Paisley is an amazing young girl full of beans and bounce! She has bags of potential, and for someone who is into their dog training, she’ll be a joy to work with! With her needs met she does enjoy some down-time, curling up next to you on the sofa and watching out the window as the world goes by. Think Paisley and you could be the paw-fect match? Then pop your application in now and add to your favourites!