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Things were so busy here at Thanksgiving, I waited to watch my recording of the National Dog Show. I could not believe my eyes. The German Shepherd was standing directly in front of the Belgian Malinois in the Herding Group.

I could never distinguish the two in videos of police activity or military operations. I have decided it is the head that confuses me. Standing together I could see the German Shepard was larger than the Malinois. I almost wore the remote out rewinding to clearly see the difference.

German Shepard:

Belgian Malinois:

[Icegoddess]

I can usually tell which it is when I see a K9.  

As always, I missed it.  I'm either getting lunch on the table, eating, or cleaning up while the show is on.  I only got to see my fave, the bloodhound, at the very beginning in a fluff piece.  I didn't even know what breed won.

[Icegoddess]

BTW, @On It  have you ever seen that beautiful black dog on the FBI International show?  I can't remember the breed.  I did look it up once, and apparently they are very smart and commonly used in police work in Europe.  

[SilleeMee]

My mom had a beautiful Groenendael Belgian sheepdog. So smart and very loyal. Hair like black silk.

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@Icegoddess I haven't seen it, but I will be watching for him.

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@Icegoddess It was the Sealyham Terrier. The lady is a breeder, owner, handler. She must have the best dogs judges have seen. She is in the top at every show and wins often.

[SilleeMee]

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@Icegoddess wrote:

BTW, @On It  have you ever seen that beautiful black dog on the FBI International show?  I can't remember the breed.  I did look it up once, and apparently they are very smart and commonly used in police work in Europe.  

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That black dog is a Giant Schnauzer.

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@SilleeMee wrote:

My mom had a beautiful Groenendael Belgian sheepdog. So smart and very loyal. Hair like black silk.

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Your Mom's dog is beautiful.

Oops! Now I have a new problem. That Tervueren looks like a German Shepherd, too. I guess I won't be judging next year's show.

[eddyandme]

I adopted a German Shepherd after my Precious Eddy passed.  It'll be a year we've been together on December 9th.

Brody's much larger than the shepherd pictured - he's slightly over 6' tall when standing on his hind legs and weighs in at a perfect 100#.  I'm slightly over 5' tall on a good day:womanwink  and weigh in at slightly over 100#.  It was a match definitely made in heaven!

Aside from the standard GS traits (speed and intelligence) Brody often likes to "talk" too me as well as snuggle in bed every nite.  He's a very sweet, lovable 'handsome hero' and is quickly becoming a real foodie!

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@eddyandme I am so glad you and Brody found each other. He sounds terrific! Give him a special treat for me. I am all about foodies.