Description

The Laekenois is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd rather than as a separate breed. "Laekenois" is pronounced /ˈlækɪnwɑː/ LAK-in-wah.[1] This breed is not fully recognized in the United States. However, they can be shown in Britain, Canada, Australia, and throughout Europe, along with all three of the closely related breeds which share a heritage with the Laekenois: the Tervuren, the Malinois, and the Groenendael, the last being shown in the U.S. as the Belgian Sheepdog.

Like all Belgian Shepherds, the Laekenois is a medium-sized, hard-working, square-proportioned dog in the sheepdog family with sharply triangular ears. The Laekenois is recognized by its woolly brown and white coat, intermixed so as to give a tweedy appearance. Most kennel clubs' standards allow for black shading, principally in muzzle and tail, indicating the presence of the melanistic mask gene

Group

Rare

Country Of Origin

Belgium

Size

 

Color

Light fawn to red brown with black shading

Coat

Rough. medium length

Grooming

 

Life Expectancy

10–12 years

AKC Group

Rare

UKC Group

Herding Dogs

 

Height

• Female 56–61 cm (22–24 in)
• Male 61–66 cm (24–26 in)

Weight

• Female 20–25 kg (44–55 lb)
• Male 25–30 kg (55–66 lb)