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Belgian Shepherd Dog
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Belgian Shepherd Dog overview
Originating in Belgium for use in livestock herding, there are four very distinct types of Belgian Shepherd Dogs:
the Groenendael (Groenendaal), Laekense (Laekenois), Mechelaar (Malinois) and Tervuren (Tervueren).
They are all suitable for the urban environment and make good watchdogs. Very robust and strong-willed, they require early obedience training.
Alert and active, the Laekenois is less snappy and good with children if it gets used to them at an early age, but not always good with other dogs.
Other known names for Laekenois
Laekense
Belgian Shepherd Dog foreign names
Belgische Herdershond (Dutch), Chien de Berger Belge (French), Belgischer Schäferhund (German), Perro de Pastor Belga (Spanish)
Origin
Belgium
Breed Group
Biological data
Weight
Male: 30 kg.
Female: 26 kg.
Height
Male: 62 cm.
Female: 58 cm.
Colours, markings and patterns
Reddish fawn with black shading, principally on muzzle and tail.
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Laekenois Dog – Breed standard
The below links are external
AKC, FCI, CKC, KC
Laekenois Dog references and further reading
France
Le Club Français du Chien de Berger Belge
USA
Belgian Sheepdog Club of America
UK
Belgian Shepherd Dog Association of Great Britain
Northern Belgian Shepherd Dog Club (NBSDC)
Working Belgian Shepherd Dog Society
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Belgian Shepherd breeds
Below are some examples of the four Belgian Shepherd Breeds, click on the image to see more images of the breed.
Laekenois
AP-ICFBUJ - posed Laekenois
Photo © Animal Photography, Alice van Kempen
Tervueren
AP-1VXTT8 - Champion Tervueren
Photo © Animal Photography, Sally Anne Thompson
Groenendael
AP-0NEBYC - Groenendael looking at camera
Photo © Animal Photography, Sally Anne Thompson
Malinois
AP-QTM2BD - Malinois in poppy field
Photo © Animal Photography, Sally Anne Thompson
Belgian Shepherd Dog
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Featured image
AP-0YBELH - Laekenois in field
© Animal Photography, Tim Hagendoorn
