The Belgian Tervoudan gives the impression of a well-proportioned, medium-sized dog with an elegant demeanor, square body proportions and a very strong head and neck. Raised proudly. Strong, agile and muscular, he is always on the alert. The overall structure gives the impression of depth without being bulky. Undoubtedly, males display masculinity, while females are obviously more feminine, but the criteria for judging are the same as males. The Belgian Tervoudan is a natural dog that does not require deliberate poses during competition.

The Belgian Tervoudan is characterized by intelligence, bravery, alertness and love for its owner. In addition to being able to herd sheep, it also protects its owner and its owner's property, but is not very aggressive. When ordered, he is vigilant, focused, and acted upon.

The male is about 24-26 inches tall at the shoulder; the female is about 22-24 inches tall. Points will be deducted based on their overall coordination and deviation from the above criteria. Males below 23 inches or above 26.5 inches are disqualified; females below 21 or above 24.5 inches are disqualified. The body is square in proportions, the length of the body, from the end of the withers to the buttocks, is roughly equal to the height at the withers. Females may be slightly longer. Medium bone mass, well proportioned to the body, well coordinated, neither slender or slender-legged nor bulky.

Head

Defined, with tight skin, long but not exaggerated. Expression: Appears intelligent and suspicious, showing alertness, concern, and readiness for action. Eyes: Brown, medium in size, slightly almond shaped, not prominent. Light, yellow or round eyes are disqualified. Ears: Triangular, cupped, firmly erect, equal in height to width at base. The base of the ear is high, and the base of the ear cannot be lower than the center line of the eye. It is a disqualification to have ears drooping like a hound. Skull and muzzle: The head and muzzle are approximately equal in length, measured from the stop. The overall size is proportionate to the body. The top of the head is slightly flat, not rounded, the width and length are roughly equal, and the width cannot be greater than the length. The stop is moderate. Viewed from the side, the outline of the muzzle is parallel to the outline of the skull. The muzzle is slightly pointed, not truncated or cheeky. The jaws are strong and powerful. The nose is black with no smudges or fading. Nostrils clear. Lips: Tight, black, with no pink visible from the outside when the mouth is closed.

Teeth: Full, powerful white teeth, evenly spaced, with a scissors or pincer bite. The upper jaw and the jaw or the lower jaw are faulty. Mandibular bites and if two or more of the upper incisors are unable to make contact with the lower incisors are disqualified. If it is because the middle incisors are short and the upper and lower incisors cannot touch, but other parts of the bite are correct, it is not judged as a protruding jaw. A broken or discolored tooth is not a defect. Missing teeth are defects.

Neck, Topline, Body

Neck: Round, muscular, long and graceful, slightly arched, gradually rising from body to head Thinning. The skin is tight and not loose. Withers prominent. Topline: Flat, straight, and firm. The rump is of moderate length, sloping gradually towards the base of the tail. Chest: Not broad, but not particularly narrow either, rather deep, extending deep to the elbows, forming a smooth, graceful curve to the belly. Abdomen: Moderately developed, neither overly raised nor large. Ribs well spread but flat on sides. The loin, viewed from above, appears short, broad and strong, smoothly joining the back. Tail: Strong at the base, the tailbone extending to the hocks. At rest, the tail is drooping, the end closest to the hock. When in motion, the tail is curled up to the height of the topline, slightly bent, but not like a hook. The tail must not be raised above the topline, nor twisted to either side. Docking is a disqualification.

Forequarters

Shoulders: Shoulders long, set back at a 45-degree angle, flat on the body, forming a right angle with the upper arm bone. The upper end of the scapula is about 2 finger widths apart. The upper arm moves in the same direction as the longitudinal axis of the body. The forearms are long and muscular. Forelegs: Straight, parallel to each other, perpendicular to the ground. Bones are oval rather than round. The ankles are short, strong and sloping very slightly. Dewclaws can be removed. Feet: Round, cat feet, turning neither in nor out. The toes are curved and tight. The pads are thick and the toenails strong.

HinQ

Hin: Powerful but not bulky, in the same pattern as the forequarters. Bones are oval rather than round. The thighs are broad and very muscular. The back knee joint is clear, the upper thigh and lower thigh are at right angles. Hocks: Moderately sloping, metatarsals short, perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other when viewed from behind. Dewclaws are removed. Feet: Slightly long, toes close and curved, with thick pads and strong toenails.

Coat

The Belgian Tervoudan is uniquely adaptable to extreme climates and temperatures. The outer coat must be long, fit, straight and generous. The texture of the hair is medium coarse and should not be wiry or bristle. A wavy or curly coat is not acceptable. The undercoat is very thick and adaptable to all climatic conditions. The hair on the head, outside of the ears, and the lower half of the legs is slightly shorter, and the open ears are protected by tufts of hair. Pluming: Consists of longer, richer hair, such as the ruff around the neck; the frilling on the back of the forearms; the long frilling on the thighs and the "trousers" part; the long, thick, thick fur on the tail. Females are rarely as feathered as males. This distinction must be taken into account when judging females.

Colors

Body colors vary from camel to auburn or mahogany. The color of the coat is very distinctive bi-pigmented: the tips of each camel hair are blackened. The distinctive feature of the Belgian Tambilan is that it darkens with age. In adult males, the black tips of the hair will be especially noticeable on the shoulders, back and ribs. Only a small number of fragments with black tips are not desirable. Although females and juvenile males are allowed to lack black tips, the absence of black tips in adult males is a serious defect. Fading, such as cheese or grey predominates, is a very serious defect.

Chest: Usually black, but a mix of black and grey is permitted. A single white marking on the chest is permitted, but does not extend to the neck and under the chest. The face has a black mask and the ears are usually black as well. The complete absence of black on the face is a serious flaw. A frosty or white appearance on the muzzle or chin is normal. The underparts, tail and "trousers" are cheese, grey or light beige. The tip of the tail is dark or black. Paws: The tips of the toes may be white, and the nails can vary in color from black to transparent. Pure black, pure liver color, and white on the chest, muzzle, chin, and toe tips are all disqualifications.

Gait

Lively and graceful, stride long and effortless. Always on the move, never seem to get tired, flexibility of movement is more important than strong drive. When running fast, the Belgian Tambourine's footprint is a single track, with the front and rear limbs gathered under the centerline of the body due to gravity. Viewed from the side, the front and rear limbs can be fully stretched, and the topline is level and stable, consistent with the direction of movement. This Breeds run in a circle rather than in a straight line. Stiff gait, horse gait, interweaving gait, crab gait, and similar gaits are all deficiencies and are penalized according to their impact on work ability.

Temperament

Its relationship with humans, alert and attentive to strangers, but not worried. There should be no fear or shyness. Can't attack without reason and without reason. He should look kind, standing there, looking confident. From this, he should be friendly, friendly, enthusiastic about his concerns, and possessive.

Disqualified

Male below 23 inches or above 26.5 inches; female below 21 or above 24.5 inches; ears drooping like hounds; Jaw protruding bite and with two or more upper incisors unable to make contact with lower incisors; docked tail; solid black, solid liver, with white appearance on chest, muzzle, chin, and tip of toes.