Affectionate, Alert, Intelligent
Of the four closely-related Belgian herders—the Belgian Sheepdog, Malinois, Tervuren, and Laekenois—the Laekenois is the rarest. This strong and sturdy dog is distinguished from his brethren by a rough, tousled coat that comes in shades of red or fawn or in grayish tones. The bla…
Energy
80%
Shedding
80%
Trainability
80%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
40%
Coat Type
rough
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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Heavy shedder — brush 3-4× per week and deShed weekly to manage coat.
Recommended for experienced owners — high owner difficulty rating of 7/10.
Urban-friendly: adapts well to flat or townhouse living provided daily exercise is consistent.
Naturally friendly and protective, it integrates well into family life when socialised early.
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FCI Group
Group 1 — Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section
Herdershonden
Status
recognized
