Are Belgian Tervuren and German Shepherds related?

No, Belgian Tervurens and German Shepherds aren’t directly related, but they share some similarities because both breeds were developed for herding and working purposes. They come from different regions — Tervurens from Belgium and German Shepherds from Germany — and have distinct breed histories. However, their roles as herding dogs and later as versatile working dogs give them a comparable appearance and skill set, which is why they can sometimes be mistaken for each other.