Belgian Shepherd Dog Laekenois
Chien de Berger Belge/Laekenois, Perro de Pastor Belga/Laekenois, Belgischer Schäferhund/Laekenois, Belgianpaimenkoira Laekenois
The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) is a rare Belgian herding breed recognized for its rough, wiry coat and strong, athletic build. Intelligent, alert, and hardworking, it forms close bonds with its family and thrives when given regular training, activity, and a purposeful job.
FCI Group
Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)
AKC Group
Herding
TKC Group
Pastoral
Country of Origin
BE
Belgian Shepherd Dog - Laekenois
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Autoimmune and Allergies
Skeletal and Muscular
Ataxia, Locomotor, and Epilepsy
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Cancer and Neoplasia
Genetic Material and Diversity
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Temperament
Test Relevances
Ataxia, cerebellar, ATP1B2-related
Moderate Relevance
Spongy Degeneration with Cerebella Ataxia Subtype 1, KCNJ10-related
Some Relevance
Cardiomyopathy and juvenile mortality
Some Relevance
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
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