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

14 dogs available
Dave, a 1 year old male Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Warwickshire

Dogs Trust

Dave

Warwickshire
SexMale
Age1 year
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Dave?Dave is an 11-month-old crossbreed and a lively young boy with bags of potential. He has a clever nature and is already showing he can pick things up quickly. He loves treats, which will be a great motivator for ongoing training, and he really enjoys playing with toys—especially soft ones! Dave does have a slightly sensitive side at times, so he would be best suited to a home with children aged 12+ who can understand his needs and give him the space and time to settle in at his own pace. He may be able to live with another confident dog that is able to match his bouncy, energetic play style. following a successful meet at the centre. Dave can be strong on lead and will need adopters who are committed to continuing his training, particularly around loose-lead walking and basic manners in the home. As an active young dog, he will benefit from plenty of both physical exercise and mental stimulation to keep him happy and fulfilled. As we don't have any home history, Dave will need support with house training and gradually building up time left alone.

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

Dogs Trust

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, dog-savvy children aged 14+ who are comfortable around large, lively dogs. She has heaps of potential and would likely shine in activities such as cani-cross, agility, or flyball.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. In the right home, Haze will thrive in an active, loving environment.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

Johnny, a 1 year old male Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Merseyside

Dogs Trust

Johnny

Merseyside
SexMale
Age1 year
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Johnny?Johnny is a nervous boy looking for a patient family with children older than 16. He can't live with another dog due to always trying to hump them, but does enjoy boisterous play with others. He is likely to require quite a few meetings at the centre before going home as it takes him a long time to build trust in strangers. We have no history for Johnny and cannot guarantee that he is house trained or used to being left alone for any length of time.Is Johnny right for you?Young Johnny came into our care as an unclaimed stray and he's looking for a special family to turn his life around. He is a very nervous boy but does well with a slow approach and we've already seen his confidence increase. Johnny has gone from hiding on the inside part of his kennel to happily greeting his handlers at his door but he will still hide from strangers. We don't know what he has been through and his confidence was very low when we first met him but now he's much more comfortable when greeting strangers. His adopters must be wiling to spend time getting to know him and gaining his trust at the centre before taking him home. Johnny is definitely more keen on saying hello to people if those people have nibbles! The more time he spends with people the more comfortable he visibly becomes, so the slow approach is definitely the way forward for him. Johnny enjoys spending time with other dogs and this has also boosted confidence, but he has a tendency to mount every dog he meets! This makes him unsuitable for living a with another dog but friends should be encouraged. Johnny is only a year old and has so much potential, he just needs the right family to guide him.

Lana, a 2 years old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Warwickshire

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Lana

Warwickshire
SexFemale
Age2 years
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Lana?Lana is a 2 year old crossbreed with a bright personality and has plenty of energy, she is a happy lively girl who enjoys nothing more than playing with her toys and going on adventures. She loves her treats which is a great bonus when it comes to her ongoing training.We don't have any previous history on Lana so she will need support with her basic training, including housetraining and time being left alone. Lana could live with children 11+, provided they are confident around energetic dogs and can give her space when she needs it. As Lana can be uncomfortable around other dogs she will need to wear a muzzle while out on walks, and would benefit from access to quiet walking areas where she can relax!Lana would love access to her own secure garden, where she can practise her zoomies and enjoy playtime with her favourite toys.Is Lana right for you?Lana has so much potential and with patience and understanding will flourish in her new home and is sure to make a wonderful companion

Mahlia, a 2 years old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Wallace Kennels in Essex

Wallace Kennels

Mahlia

Essex
SexFemale
Age2 years
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Belgium Shepherd, approx 18 months old, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped also flea'd and wormed.Really lovely girl who is eager to please. Loves cuddles and very friendly and playful.Has her likes and dislikes with other dogs so as always careful intros would be required around dogs. Cats and other small furries are unknown and untested.Any children would need to be 6+ and dog savvy.Mahlia travels well and walks quite nicely. She is young and excitable but does calm down.She has shown no signs of being destructive and is clean in her kennel.We would love to find Mahalia a home where she is not going to be crated or left for many hours by herself as she loves her human companionship.A secure garden with adequate height fencing is a must.

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

Dogs Trust

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 one year old, 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.A n 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.

Nala, a 7 years old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Merseyside

Dogs Trust

Nala

Merseyside
SexFemale
Age7 years
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Nala?Nala requires a home with no other pets and adults only. She is house trained and although she will need someone at home with her most of the day initially, once settled she could be left alone for a couple of hours without worry. She’s a nervous girl who will need a family committed to spending time getting to know over the course of a few visits at the centre.Is Nala right for you?Nala is a sweetheart with a shy side, but she gets attached to people quite quickly and it shouldn't take her long to form a bond with a new family. She gets a little overwhelmed if there's lots going on around her, but in quiet areas she likes to have a good sniff around and is much more relaxed. She just loves to be made a fuss of and will nudge your elbow so that she can snuggle under your arm! Nala loves tasty treats, especially cheese, and this is a great way to start some training with her to help her build her confidence. She has a good understanding of basic training already, and knows a few commands and tricks. Further training would help strengthen the bond with her adopters, but boundaries must be set in the home from day one. Nala shouldn't be allowed on beds or sofas, as she hasn't always enjoyed people sharing that space with her. She should have her own safe and comfortable space in the house where she can be left. Dogs are just fine without access to the settee! Nala didn't have many positive interactions with other dogs in her formative years, and this has left her wary of others. She can walk nearby them if slowly and appropriately introduced, but shouldn't be forced into any face to face meetings as this won't help her one bit.

Oliver, a 10 years old male Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Warwickshire

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Oliver

Warwickshire
SexMale
Age10 years
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Oliver?Oliver is a sweet boy who is currently enjoying the comforts of his foster home. Oliver does have a nervous side but could live with children 14+ who can give him space to settle in. Oliver could live with a calm well matched dog following a successful meet at the centre. He would enjoy having his own space to go to if life gets too much. Oliver has been housetrained previously but may need some help with this in his new home. He has been left for 3 hours in his foster home but would prefer this to be built up gradually. Oliver will make a brilliant companion to any house that can give him some space to settle in and find his feet.

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

Dogs Trust

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. Following a successful meet at the centre Paisley could live with another dog. Although, she’ll be just as happy being centre of attention when at home and having some doggy friends when out on walks. Paisley is able to live with older teens 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!

Rose, a 4 years old female Belgian Shepherd available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Greater London

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Rose

Greater London
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedBelgian Shepherd

Are you right for Rose?Sweet Rose is on the search for her forever home! A home that is in a quieter area away from heavy traffic and road noise. She is looking for adopters who are active and can take her on new adventures! Rose would love for her future adopters to give her plenty of enrichment activities to work her clever brain and keep her mentally stimulated. She is a very friendly girl who would be able to live with children aged 10+ who can give her space when she wants to play with her toys by herself. Visiting children can be younger, but they will always need to be supervised. She can have regular visitors once she has settled into her new environment. Rose could go home with another dog if they are well-matched; the dog should be able to match her playstyle. She could go home with other animals, if they are kept separate, but she would not like to live with cats or birds. Rose would love her forever home to have a secure private or communal garden with 6 ft fencing where she can have fun training sessions, burn off some energy and keep her happy and healthy. Rose could potentially have leave hours of 4-6 hours; however, adopters will need to build this time up slowly, with minimal leave hours to start. She is still working on her car training and would like her future family to be willing to take car training slowly and adopters who don’t need to travel with her in the car often. Rose walks nicely on-lead, but if she becomes worried by something on her walk, she should have adopters who are confident in holding onto her lead and managing her strength as a large dog.Is Rose right for you?Gorgeous Rose is full of life! She loves greeting her handlers with enthusiasm and is very sweet-natured. Rose thrives when she is out and about and on adventures! She is a bit of a footballer and loves kicking around her tennis balls. Rose walks nicely on-lead and is a very clever girl. This lovely girl can find being in kennels challenging and is very keen to find her forever family as soon as she can, so she can start making memories with her forever family! Rose would make a great addition to a family. She is super sweet, friendly, good with people and dogs and enjoys enrichment activities and going on adventures!

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