BELGIAN LAEKENOIS
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The Belgian Laekenois is a rare breed and a type of Belgian sheepdog. It is a mediumsized dog with a slightly disheveled appearance. It stands 22 to 26 inches in height and weighs about 55 to 65 pounds.
Belgian Laekenois have a rough, woolly, and coarse coat which offers protection in case of extreme weathers. Its fur is brownish in color with a tan, black and brown mixture. It has longer legs as compared to its size, which helps with running and covering ground.
With a long face and a pair of expressive eyes, the dog hardly bears resemblance to other domestic dogs. It has a bearded face and triangular ears which are upright. Due to the ears and eyes being darker than the rest of the coat, this breed of dog is distinguishable. Belgian Laekenois also has a long tail and deep chest.
A male Laekenois is more attractive than its female counterpart.
A Belgian Laekenois can be a great pet due to its courageous and bold nature. This breed makes for impressive watchdogs. Due to its alert nature, it is quite often used in the military. It is agile and smart and can be easily trained.
The Belgian Laekenois is named after a town called Laeken in Belgium, where it was most found. The Laekenois was used for tending flocks and guarding. In 1891, dog fanciers in Belgian thought of forming a Belgian Shepherd Dog Club and classify herding breeds. That’s when the Belgian Laekenois and other herding breeds gained popularity.
The Belgian Laekenois was used in the military and police force due to its alert and watchful nature. In World War II, the Laekenois breed was used as a messenger dog due to its courageous and bold nature.