🐕 Chiens

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)

Canis lupus familiaris

✨ Fait Amusant

The Laekenois is the rarest of the four Belgian Shepherd varieties, distinguished by its rough, wiry coat.

Rough-haired variety of the Belgian Shepherd from the Laeken region. Intelligent and alert, they are loyal protectors with a distinctive wiry coat.

🏷️ Race

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)

💭 Tempérament

Intelligent, alert, loyal, protective, energetic

📏 Taille

Medium-Large (20-29 kg)

⏳ Espérance de vie

12-14 years

🎨 Couleurs

Fawn, red, grey with black shading

🌍 Origine

Belgium, Laeken region

🏠 Habitat

Domestic — needs regular exercise and mental stimulation

🍽️ Alimentation

High-protein commercial dog food; lean meats

✓ Groupe FCI

Group 1

✓ Section FCI

Sheepdogs

✓ Numéro FCI