Laekenois Belgian Shepherd, Laekenois Belgian Shepherd Dog, Laekenois Belgian Shepherd Breeders, Laekenois Belgian Shepherd Picture

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Belgium.
MOST SUITED AS
Historically a cattle-driving dog, in present times a guard-dog and family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is about 62cm (241/2in) for dogs and 58cm (221 /tin) for bitches. The breed standard permits variation in height of 2cm (112in) shorter and 4cm (11/2in) taller.

COAT
The coat is rough-haired and a drab sandy color with darker streaks around the nose and tail.

CARE REQUIRED
This rough-haired dog needs to be trimmed about twice each year, depending upon the quality of the coat from which dead and excessive hair should be removed. Ignore suggestions to have your dog close trimmed as this ruins the coat for several years. In addition to the occasional light trim, use a coarse-toothed comb for grooming. The Laeken Belgian Shepherd can manage per­fectly well in an outdoor kennel provided it recei­ves sufficient attention and exercise.

CHARACTER
This breed is attentive, tough, and brave, eager to work, a good guard-dog, has great stamina, is lively, intelligent, dominant, and bonds with its family.

TRAINING
For the right owner the Laeken Belgian Shepherd is not difficult to bring up. This breed requires a well-balanced and confident handler. Generally these dogs are very intelligent and eager to learn.
nsure there is plenty of variety in training sessions.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Generally these sheepdogs get on with children but they can be rather dominant towards other dogs. Provided they are correctly socialized with cats and other pets, these should present no problems.

EXERCISE
This breed demands a significant level of exer­cise. They make excellent guard- and defence dogs. Even when this direction of activity is not to your taste, these dogs must be taken out regu­larly to burn off their surplus energy.