Belgian Laekenois Dog

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Belgian Laekenois Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Belgian Laekenois Dog

The Belgian Laekenois s are the rarest of the four breeds. The Belgian Laekenois is a very smart and obedient dog. They are serious and watchful with strong protective and territorial instincts. The Belgian Laekenois breed needs extensive socialization from an early age. The Belgian Laekenois s needs a firm, but not harsh, training method from an experienced master. If you are harsh or overbearing they will become uncooperative. The Laekenois s are instinctively protective so they should be trained and socialized very well from an early age. The Belgian Laekenois s make excellent police and guard s. This type of work is currently their main occupation. The Belgian Laekenois s make excellent pets. Ever-watchful, alert and loyal, they thrive on loving companionship. The Belgian Laekenois dogs are good with children if socialized well with them. The Belgian Laekenois needs to be part of the family and not locked up in a kennel. The Belgian Laekenois s does best given ample time, attention, training and companionship. If this breed is ignored, it will find ways to entertain itself, often at the owner's expense. The Belgian Laekenois has a lot of energy and needs a job to do. Working lines can have particularly high drive. The Belgian Laekenois s tend to bond strongly with one or two people. Take care when introducing this with small non-canine pets. Generally the Belgian Laekenois gets along well with children, but they can be rather dominant toward other s. They should not present any problems provided they are correctly socialized with cats and other pets. The Belgian Laekenois s may instinctively display herding behavior such as chasing, circling, and moving effortlessly for hours and nipping at people's heels. Good for working and competitive obedience. The Belgian Laekenois s is a very demanding dog. It needs an experienced owner and can easily be difficult to control unless the owner knows how to handle him. There can be wide differences in temperament and aggressiveness. Talk to someone experienced with the breed before you buy your dog. Although these dogs are often impressive, don't base your purchase solely on achievement records and appearances.  

Belgian Shepherd dog
The rarest of the four Belgian Shepherd dogs, the Belgian Laekenois is a sturdy, well-proportioned medium-sized with a rough wire coat that easily distinguishes it. This breed was actually used as army dogs in the World Wars. The ears of the Belgian Laekenois are small, triangular, and set high on the head. The eyes are brown, average in size and slightly

almond-shaped while the muzzle is of equal length to the top skull and somewhat pointed. The nose is black and the tail is very long.

Belgian Laekenois Skills
The Belgian Laekenois breed is considered the oldest breed among the four Belgian Shepherd s. It originated from Belgium and was originally used for herding, a skill that it still makes use of today. Its name is derived from the Castle Laeken of Belgium where the royal family first took notice of it and eventually became the favorite of the Queen. During the World Wars, Belgian Laekenois breeds were very much in use as army dogs; this contributed to its near-extinction at one time. It is a great breed for a protector and needs to be trained and kept occupied as much as possible.

Belgian Laekenois Personality
A Belgian Laekenois is extremely loyal to their family. Hearty and intelligent, the Belgian Laekenois also makes for an excellent sheepdog and therefore has talent in being vigilant. It is not a dog, however, that is meant to be left outside for long intervals by itself.; it is still a great house pet although quite demanding. The Belgian Laekenois is also a great companion for children if they have been introduced to them well enough.

Belgian Laekenois Dog Exercise Needs
Because the Belgian Laekenois is accustomed to work, it is recommended that an active outdoor life be pursued regularly. If there are safe areas near your place, make sure that the Belgian Laekenois gets its exercise unleashed as much as possible.

Belgian Laekenois Dog Living Conditions
An apartment will do so long as there is a yard for the Belgian Laekenois to play in; indoors, the will not be active. Although he is best suited to cooler atmospheres, the Belgian Laekenois can adapt to different environments.

Belgian Laekenois Dog Grooming Requirements
The rough coat of the Belgian Laekenois will need the occasional light trim at least twice every year. Do not close-trim its coat, as that will effectively ruin it for some time. Use a coarse-tooth comb when grooming the Belgian Laekenois s coat. Do not bathe the regularly for it lessens the coats waterproofing.

Belgian Laekenois Health Issues
Although the Belgian Laekenois is known as a healthy breed, owners and breeders need to watch out for minor issues such as hip and elbow dysplasia and skin and eye irritation

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