WELCOME

UBSDA is the parent club for Belgian Shepherd Dogs affiliated with the United Kennel Club (UKC). The founders of the UBSDA embraced the UKC’s decision to register the BSD as one breed with four varieties here in the United States as they are considered world-wide.

OUR PURPOSE

To promote the Belgian Shepherd Dog (BSD) as one breed with four distinct varieties: Groenendael, Laekenois, Malinois and Tervueren–as recognized by the registering body, the United Kennel Club
To promote a thorough understanding of the BSD through education and open sharing of information.
To advance and preserve the working characteristics of the BSD.
To conduct UKC sanctioned and licensed events.

Learn more about UBSDA

WHAT WE DO

Promoting the responsible ownership and breeding of Belgian Shepherd Dogs through owner, breeder and judge education, competition, and community-building

GET INVOLVED

Learn about club leadership, committees, our constitution and by-laws, and how to become a member.

Get involved

THE BELGIAN BEACON

Learn about our quarterly publication–how to subscribe, advertise, have your dog’s photo appear with a show critique, and more!

As a member, you’ll also have easy online access to the latest Beacon and past issues.

Belgian Beacon (PW required)

SHOWS & EVENTS

Find information on local, regional, and specialty shows, as well as past specialty winners and show rankings.

Learn what distinguishes our “Special Exhibition” shows and our commitment to showing the Belgian Shepherd to best effect using assisted animation.

Shows & events