Belgian Shepherd Groenendael ~ Raven's first year ~ May 2019-Feb 2020

[@jamesdaly8266]

Beautiful!

[@shelleyhillier]

Thanks so much 🐾❤️🐾

[@richardspinelli9653]

What a heart warming video. Something to make you feel good. After you watch. Knowing that their still is good people in this world!

[@shelleyhillier]

Ah, thanks so much for you kind words. I believe there is far more good in this world than evil, we just need to look in the right places 💗 (and having the pups helps 😂)

[@truthmatters1950]

Aren't the Groenendaels just the best spirits to have in your life! Miss mine terribly - and Milnerton, Table View, Bloubergstrand, Melkbos, so it was uplifting to see you and the dogs enjoying that wonderful part of the world, especially the beach! Thank you for sharing your joy. Peace.

[@shelleyhillier]

Ah, thank you so much💛💛 amazing dogs, and feel very blessed to be living in Cape Town with all it has to offer. I wish you happiness and peace 💛💛❤️❤️🇿🇦

[@truthmatters1950]

@@shelleyhillier Thank you for your kind wishes - right back at you! It looks like you and your family have all the right priorities and values - a recipe for dealing with whatever curve balls life throws at one! Bless you one and all for the love and care you show to Raven - they ask for so little and give so much!.

[@shelleyhillier]

@@truthmatters1950 so true, dogs love = unconditional love ❤️❤️❤️ which is why we couldn't resist getting a second one!!! Can't imagine life without these Belgians. Have an awesome day👍💛

[@eduardocampos-vr1wj]

Beautiful

[@shelleyhillier]

Thanks so much💛

[@francescacastiglione7094]

Oh, I love her! ❤️💕🥰

[@shelleyhillier]

Thanks!!!❤️

[@sarvove]

I just want one fantastic puppy

[@shelleyhillier]

Having a puppy is the BEST! but she's just turned 5, so the pup stage doesn't last long (even though we wish it could last forever) but she'll always be a puppy in my heart❤️ i hope you find the perfect puppy ❤️🐶❤️

[@martinrobbins1207]

My father bought a Groenendael when I was about age 6, and had a younger brother and sister. I complained he was biting me. Didn't know he was just keeping inside the boundary. Who set the boundary? The dog. (I'll forego specifics and just say the dog was right.) I watched him at a family celebration a couple of years later. It was outside and there were small children around. He just took up a position and sat there on his haunches. Any kids wandered off, he used his muzzle to gently move them back. By the time I was 9, my parents had moved to a larger property. More property, but no more nipping at me. He just went everywhere I went.

[@shelleyhillier]

Ahhh sounds like a lovely dog!! ❤️Ours can be nippy at times when they want to play, and definitely have herding tendencies, but I think it's because they are incredibly protective of their humans. They will not leave your side ❤️🐕‍🦺❤️

[@jamesclark9347]

I have a hybrid malinois and groenendael he is all black short haired. I named him Jet! Jet Black is a very good boy! Another connection I raised a Raven last summer. Some interactions are posted if interested! Your pup is awesome!

[@shelleyhillier]

Oh, wow, Jet is beautiful and so is the Raven! Such amazing animals❤️

[@nicolettevanderberg1297]

So cute

[@shelleyhillier]

Thanks💛💛💛

[@stefanjones2637]

What a pretty girl! So well socialized! My first dog was a Groenendael mix. I really hope I can find a rescue to be dog #3.

[@shelleyhillier]

Thank you! I hope you find the perfect dog, or that the perfect one finds you! They always do🐕😉

[@richardspinelli9653]

I love these dogs.. how are they with protection work?

[@shelleyhillier]

Thanks so much! I'm sure if properly trained they would do amazing protection work, but I got them to be running buddies 🐕‍🦺🏃‍♀️🐕‍🦺, and on the streets of South Africa I'd say they pretty effective protectors as no one comes near us when we running towards you😂

[@richardspinelli9653]

@@shelleyhillier awesome they are gorgeous

[@PodlejskiGame9]

I have also this dog ❤😂

[@shelleyhillier]

That's awesome! What's it's name? They are the BEST dogs! So great, we got another one!! 🐾+🐾❤️❤️

[@ancelinrita6001]

🙋🏻‍♀️🇧🇪

[@shelleyhillier]

Dankie ❤️🇿🇦❤️🇧🇪

[@nuccibertoli2779]

Cani fantastici io avevo un maschio da trattare con ferma dolcezza guardiani impagabili intelligenti affettuosi vogliono stare con il padrone amano molto giocare all'aperto

[@shelleyhillier]

Grazie, sì, sono cani adorabili.

[@taisstefane8]

Tenho um 2 anos

[@shelleyhillier]

I hope you have many happy years with your AMAZING pup xxx

[@tankokpeng5169]

Po China the

[@shelleyhillier]

😁

[@jayyk31]

What is a "Belgien" Shepherd? There us no such breed? He is a gorgeous dog but curious. There must be another name?

[@jayyk31]

Edit......... Oh its a Belgian Sheepdog, not a Shepherd. I mean to me its the same, shepherd/sheepdog but the breed name is "sheepdog"!!!!! Gorgeous doggie!

[@shelleyhillier]

Yep, more commonly known as a Belgian Sheepdog. There are 4 seperate breeds under the "Belgian Shepherd" umbrella name. We also had never heard of the breeds until we got them. Amazing doggos!!!

[@abbykeyzer]

As a Belgian i can say it's a Groenendaler .The VS called it a Belgian Sheepdog

[@ChristyKyles-t2m]

I have a 3 year old male.... he's brilliant plus very loving & affectionate. He knows hand signals, tricks & a joy to train. In USA usually called Belgian Sheepdog but overseas they usually are called Belgian Groenendael. Still a Belgian Shepherd, 4 breeds listed under it