Groenendael

Related breedBoxer1880 to 1904 · Germany

Groenendael at a glance

Origin

Groenendaal, Belgium

Appeared

1891 to 1901 (well documented)

Family

Continental Herder

Type

Herding dog

Size

Large

Life span

12 to 14 years

Recognised by

AKC, KC

Status

Living

DNA clade

Continental Herder (Parker 2017)

The name. From Château Groenendael, home of breeder Nicolas Rose.

Similar breedBelgian Malinois1891 to 1901 · BelgiumSimilar breedBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, FranceRelated breedBoxer1880 to 1904 · Germany

Same familyBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United Kingdom

Family and relatives

The familyContinental Herder39 breeds in this familyClose relativeBelgian Tervuren1891 to 1901 · BelgiumSame familyBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United Kingdom

Close by DNAChihuahua1850 to 1904 · Mexico

Closest relatives by shared DNA

• Belgian Tervuren278.2 Mb
• Belgian Malinois76.3 Mb
• Berger Picard18.4 Mb
• Bouvier des Flandres17.7 Mb
• Briard11.8 Mb

Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.

Similar breedBerger Picard1500 to 1925 · FranceClose by DNAChihuahua1850 to 1904 · Mexico

Same eraDobermann1880 to 1900 · Germany

Place in time

The Groenendael appears 1891 to 1901 (well documented), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Groenendael is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

On the timelineVictorian Breed Boom94 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentBelgian Malinois1891 to 1901 · BelgiumHerding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.Same eraDobermann1880 to 1900 · Germany