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Neither - she is a Belgian Laekenois. The coarse coated Belgian, small curls as well. Here she is with her parents - both my dogs...Is sage a Belgian Malinois or a short haired GSD?
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mama Ree, Sage, and papa Zo.
Besides the coat difference with the other Belgians, the temperament is also different. The Laekenois are willing workers who prefer to be a team player. They think first, figure out what to do (or are trained to do) and react. Then after the job is done they will often add a comedic twist - in a good way.
In general it's Tervuren (long haired mahogany w/black)- jack of all trades usually a team player, Groenendahl (long haired black) - solid worker and looking for the party, Malinois see, react, then think maybe, and the Laekenois (coarse to curly) - solid worker, team player with a sense of humor.
I've worked with all four Belgians and see a definite difference in temperaments. Others will say there is no difference, but they are just spouting off words with nothing to back it up. I've got 44 yrs of working with them. Starting with having Tervs in '81, teaching, training and judging herding since '90 (all four Belgians) - and breeding both Tervuren and Laekenois.
They're absolutely stunning.Neither - she is a Belgian Laekenois. The coarse coated Belgian, small curls as well. Here she is with her parents - both my dogs...
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mama Ree, Sage, and papa Zo.
Besides the coat difference with the other Belgians, the temperament is also different. The Laekenois are willing workers who prefer to be a team player. They think first, figure out what to do (or are trained to do) and react. Then after the job is done they will often add a comedic twist - in a good way.
In general it's Tervuren (long haired mahogany w/black)- jack of all trades usually a team player, Groenendahl (long haired black) - solid worker and looking for the party, Malinois see, react, then think maybe, and the Laekenois (coarse to curly) - solid worker, team player with a sense of humor.
I've worked with all four Belgians and see a definite difference in temperaments. Others will say there is no difference, but they are just spouting off words with nothing to back it up. I've got 44 yrs of working with them. Starting with having Tervs in '81, teaching, training and judging herding since '90 (all four Belgians) - and breeding both Tervuren and Laekenois.
I didn't notice the curl in the hair. Thank you for all of the information, I didn't know there were 4 different Belgians. Definitely a breed I would consider, if I ever decide to get another dog.- Thread starter
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SageHill
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I think there are between 200-300 in the US.They're absolutely stunning.
Mini Horses
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Strange to have a pink nose in all the dark coloring. 
. But it's cute.
. But it's cute.- Thread starter
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SageHill
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True - LOL I just took pics this morning of the triplets faces (before checking here) - same pigment as the eyes and also her sisters...Strange to have a pink nose in all the dark coloring.
Baymule
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I've heard the Malinois called Malligators. They HAVE to have work to do or they will find something to do. People don't research the breeds deeply enough.
Like people who get a husky but don't have a secure backyard.
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SageHill
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In the 80s they were good dogs - not the crazies so many are today.
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New lamb today -
another................... ewe lamb ..........................and a pretty color weighing in at 7.2 lbs
another................... ewe lamb ..........................and a pretty color weighing in at 7.2 lbs
