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Groenendael|ˈgrœnəndeɪl| [f. the name of the town in Belgium where the breed was developed.] A black, smooth-coated Belgian sheepdog.
1925Kennel Gaz. Aug. 706/2 (heading) Any other breed or variety..not classified... Groenendals. 4 Registrations. 1945C. L. B. Hubbard Observer's Bk. Dogs 80 The Groenendael Sheepdog was recognized as a pure breed by the Belgian Kennel Club in 1891. 1964E. F. Dalglish tr. Schneider-Leyer's Dogs of World xii. 132 The Groenendael and the Tervuren are popular in Belgium as watch and companion dogs. 1971Times 28 June 24/6 (Advt.), Pedigree Groenendael (Belgian Shepherd) puppies. |