Belleau Wood Kennel

02/19/2025

Belgian Shepherds need to have a good "OFF" switch.
They need to be able to relax and remain calm even in high stimulation situations.
Dogs that are neurotic in behavior have difficulty, or cannot turn "OFF". They can be unnecessarily vocal, can pace constantly to the point of near exhaustion, can be extremely destructive to kennels and crates, can become fixated to the extreme, and can be very difficult to handle without the help of equipment such as an e collar. Worse case scenario, they can become aggressive towards the handler when corrected or aggravated. Dogs that display neurotic behavior do not need to be bred. Without the ability to properly shut "OFF", these dogs are extremely hard to live with and will probably cause big issues if used in a police or military setting.
A Belgian Shepherd can be a very tough, hard, and effective dog without being a complete psycho.
Human ego is causing issues within the breed as people think breeding psycho neurotic dogs is the "cool" thing to do.

02/18/2025

Our boy Dynamo.
Hips excellent Elbows normal DNA clear

Decoy Justin Tucker

02/11/2025

From a 1950s book.
When outcrossing, or scatterbreeding was considered a novice thing. Experienced breeders knew the best way was inbreeding.
Unfortunately today, inbreeding is considered unethical because people relate too much to human ideals and thoughts. Dogs are completely different from humans in all ways including breeding. Anybody who says they are a breeder and is against inbreeding screams novice.

02/09/2025

I saw a noted breed authority on German Shepherds say that 95% of the breed is sold to pet homes.
This is why the breed is in such horrible shape. Pet owners ruin working breeds!
If 95% of the breed was working quality and only sold to working homes the breed would be in terrific shape.

02/07/2025

Dutch Shepherd 1944

01/11/2025

Make sure your dogs are hydrated. Especially in the cold weather. 💦💧

01/11/2025

Snow day ❄️🌨

01/08/2025

Breeders and trainers of Belgian Shepherds will tell you they aren't a pet. Then turn around and sell you their cull dogs as an "active pet."
Your not helping the issue you are making it worse.
Do hard things for the overall benefit of the breed!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Belleau Wood Kennel!

12/30/2024

12/30/2024

Before they were divided into 2 breeds mainly by color.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from Belleau Wood Kennel!
Christ has come!