Belgian Ringsport

Oldest and one of the hardest defense-dogsports in the world. It is completely dominated by the Belgian Mechelaar. [Malinois in French] Ringsport is also closely related with the Belgian Police/Gendarmerie/Army forces as most of the service dogs are bought or trained in the Belgian Ring-circut. In Belgium, in about the 1700's was the first time they used dogs to help the city guards. These dogs where not trained, they only companioned the 'policeman'. Also between 1700 and 1900 a light type of dog was used for herding sheep. They where middle sized, very intelligent and fast dogs. All colors and coats where present. This is where the real beginning starts, because the Belgium Shepherd is at the foundation of the Ringsport.