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The Groenendael remains the most popular variety followed by the Tervuren. The Malinois is gaining in popularity while the Laekenois remains comparatively rare.{{r|Alderton|Fogle|Morris}} Extremely versatile, Belgian Shepherds are frequently trained for use as [[assistance dog]]s, [[detection dog]]s, [[guard dog]]s, [[guide dog]]s, [[police dog]]s, and [[search and rescue dog]]s.{{r|Fogle|Morris}} The breed, in particular the Groenendael, Laekenois and Tervuren varieties, are predominantly kept as pets or [[companion dog]]s; all of the varieties are frequently seen competing in obedience competitions and [[Schutzhund]].{{r|Fogle|Wilcox}}
In recent times, the Laekenois has been employed by the Belgian Army in a variety of roles, and the Tervuren is frequently used by government organisations as a drug detection dog.{{r|Fogle|Morris|Wilcox}} The Malinois in particular has become increasingly popular with customs, military, border guard and police forces;{{r|Fogle|Morris|Wilcox}} organisations that utilise the Malinois include the [[United States Armed Forces]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/09/18/us-military-working-dogs-should-be-american-born-senator-says.html |title= US Military working dogs should be American-born, Senator says |last=Pawlyk |first=Oriana |date=18 September 2020 |website=Military.com |access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref> the [[United States Secret Service]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Schmidt |first=Michael S. |date=21 September 2014 |title=White House May Check Tourists Blocks Away |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/22/us/white-house-security-mulls-tourist-screens.html?_r=0 |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref> the [[Israel Defense Forces]]' [[Oketz Unit]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Winer |first=Stuart |date=6 August 2017 |title=Indian PM's security goes to the (Israeli) dogs |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/indian-pms-security-goes-to-the-israeli-dogs/ |work=Times of Israel }}</ref> the [[Australian Defence Force]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.airforce.gov.au/technology/combat-support-capability/military-working-dogs?RAAF-cW6sWLIlexAaxFuK_knX8rhpHBcC0DCO= |title=Military working dogs |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=Royal Australian Air Force |date=3 November 2017 |access-date=24 November 2020 }}</ref> and the anti-poaching canine unit at the [[Kruger National Park]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.defenceweb.co.za/security/border-security/anti-poaching-dogs-a-game-changer-for-kruger/ |title=Anti-poaching dogs a game-changer for Kruger |last=Martin |first=Guy |date=28 March 2017 |website=defenceWeb |access-date=24 November 2020 }}</ref>
[[File:U.S. Air Force military working dog Jackson sits on a U.S. Army M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle before heading out on a mission in Kahn Bani Sahd, Iraq, Feb. 13, 2007.jpg|center|thumb|A U.S. Air Force Malinois atop an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle in Iraq in 2007]]
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