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Belgian Laekenois |
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group: herding |
height: m
24-26" / 60-66 cm,
f 22-24" / 56-62 cm
weight: m 55-66 lbs, 25-30
kg,
f 44-55 lbs, 20-25 kg |
types: |
Malinois, Groenendael,
Laekenois, Tervueren (vary by color) |
colors: |
fawn
with traces of black overlay, mainly on the muzzle and
the tail, may have small amount of white on forechest and
toes |
physical traits: |
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hair type: |
short, rough, dense,
close-fitting with protective woolly undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
watchful, intelligent,
active, energetic, alert, attentive, confident, fearless,
courageous, calm, agile, always on the ready, robust. friendly,
affectionate, devoted and protective to familiar people.
not immediately friendly to all. requires stimulation or
may become mischievous. some can be timid, aggressive,
shy, fearful, vicious, apprehensive or attack when unprovoked |
maintenance/
special needs:
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high fence, brush several
times a week, sheds alot, needs exercise, space to run,
firm discipline early, easy to train, can tolerate city
life |
nicknames: |
Chien de Berger Belge,
Belgian Shepherd |
origination: |
Belgium |
bred for: |
herding sheep |
identifying traits: |
fringe of hair around
neck |
ideal for: |
companion, guarding, defense,
tracking, watchdog |
good with kids? |
supervise |
life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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of interest: |
recognized as a purebreed
in country of origin in 1901. in country of origin
the Groenendael, Laekenois, Malinois and Tervueren are
separate identities, in the US the AKC categorizes them
together as 'Belgian Sheepdogs' |
health concerns: |
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kennel
clubs: |
fci-
(sheepdog dog breed group), akc-
(herding group), ukc - (herding dog breed group), uk- (pastoral
dog breed group), saku, ankc- (working dog group), jkc
- (sheepdog/cattledog group), aukc |
rescues: |
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