Laekenois

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Known as the rarest of the four Belgian sheepdogs. The Laekenois excels at a variety of talents such as narcotics detection, helping the disabled, and herding.

Laekenois Sheepdog
A curly-haired shepherd! (other names: Belgian Shepherd Dog, Belgian Sheepdog, Chien de Berger Belge)
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Laekenois - Breed and Health Information
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The Laekenois's wire coat gives this shepherd a most unique appearance. In size and body type, the breed resembles his Belgian County canines. Colors include a range from fawn to mahogany with a black overlay.

Belgian Laekenois News
From the February 2011 Board Meeting - The American Belgian Laekenois Association will serve as the AKC Parent Club to represent the Belgian Laekenois.

Belgian Laekenois Description
The method is robust and properly proportioned, having a square-shaped look when observed from the side. The erect ears are triangular in problem having a height equal for the width, height for the head.

Belgian Laekenois Temperament
Intelligent and willing to please, the Belgian Laekenois also has strong protective and territorial instincts. If socialized from an early age, this breed will do quite well with children, making it an excellent pet.

Belgian Laekenois Breed Introduction
The Belgian Laekenois breed is the oldest of the four Belgian Shepherd Dogs. The breed's distinctive tousled coat actually helps protect the dog from harsh weather.

Belgian Laekenois Breed Information and Pictures
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Laekenois is pronounced "Lak-in-Wah"
Appearance:
Body: Flat skull and pointed muzzle with a round, tapered neck.

The Laekenois is a member of the pastoral group. They were originally used for herding livestock and guarding, today they are used as watchdogs and as companions.
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Belgian Laekenois is preferably trained while it is still a puppy. It is because a puppy is easier to train and go well perfectly. The training for Belgian Shepherd Laekenois should not be harsh to get their full cooperation.

The Belgian Laekenois is a highly intelligent herding dog with a serious, watchful demeanor and passionate protective and territorial instincts. Dogs of this breed should be socialized from a young age to prevent the onset of excessive shyness.

The Belgian Laekenois is a light, graceful, square-built dog covered in a harsh, wiry coat that comes in shades ranging from fawn to mahogany.

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Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)
The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed.

The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Laekenois is not fully recognized in the United States.

Malinois, Groenendael, Laekenois, Tervueren (vary by color)
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fawn with traces of black overlay, mainly on the muzzle and the tail, may have small amount of white on forechest and toes ...

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Belgian Laekenois
The Belgian Laekenois is a medium sized dog that weighs between 50 and 65 pounds.

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Description
The Laekenois is a type of Belgian Sheepdog. It has an original appearance and is quite smart. It is the only type of Belgian Sheepdog not recognized by the American Kennel Club.

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If the Belgian dogs were placed side-by-side, few would link the Laekenois with his cousins.

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People who want an active and devoted companion that will return their love and be part of the family.

Belgian Sheepdog, Laekenois
Other Names: Laekense, Laeken, Chien De Berger Belge
Height: (Approx.) 21½-26½ In.

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The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Laekenois is not fully recognized in the United States.

They are the wire-haired Laekenois, the shorthaired Malinois, the long black-haired Groenendael and the long anything-but-black-haired Tervuren.

Kennel Club (UKC) recognized all four varieties as one breed and the American Kennel Club (AKC) has recognized the Belgian Sheepdog or Groenendael, the Malinois and the Tervueren as three separate breeds but doesn't yet recognize the Laekenois.

The four Belgian Shepherd breeds are known as the Belgian Tervuren that has long hair, the Laekenois that has wiry hair, the Groenendael with long black hair, and the Malinois that has short hair.

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Coat: Groenendael & Tervueren: long, straight, and abundant, with an extremely dense undercoat Malinois: very short on head, exterior of ears, and lower parts of legs; short on rest of body Laekenois: harsh, wiry, and dry ...

The Malinois is closely related to three other types of Belgian Sheepdogs: The Tervuren, the Laekenois, and the Groenendael. All of these breeds were developed exclusively from other working breeds, creating dogs that are hardy, tough and energetic.

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The four varieties are the Malinois (fawn-mahogany, short coat with black mask), Tervuren (fawn-mahogany, long coat with black mask) the Laekenois (fawn, rough coat), and the Belgian Sheepdog, or Groenendael (black, long coat).

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In an effort to create the perfect shepherd dog, a number of breeds began in Belgium, including the Malinois, Laekenois and the Groenendael.

The Belgian Shepherd Dog (also know as the Belgian Sheepdog or Chien de Berger Belge) can refer to any of four breeds of dog: the Groenendael, the Laekenois, the Tervueren, or the Malinois.

There are four varieties of Belgian Shepherds, the black long coated Groenendael, long coated Tervueren, short coated Malinois and the wiry coated, and rarest of the four, the Laekenois.

Belgian Laekenois - A large herding type dog that will reach weights of 60 pounds or more.
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" He is the most popular of the Belgian Shepherd Dogs which consist of the "Belgian Tervuren", "Belgian Malinois," "Belgian Sheepdog" and "Laekenois." Developed in Belgium for guarding and herding of sheep.

Though it is only considered moderately popular, the Tervuren is the most elegant of the three Belgian sheepdog breeds: the short-haired Malinois, the wire-haired Laekenois, and the long-haired Groenendael.

All four share the same oгigins, with the major distinction being the coat type and color patterns. They are the long, black haired Groenendael, the short haired Malinois, the wire haiгed Laekenois, and the non-black haired Tervuren.

See also: Malinois, Groenendael, Belgian Shepherd, Belgian Sheepdog, Tervuren