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Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)

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Alternative names
Belgian Laekenois
Chien de Berger Belge
Country of origin
Belgium
Classification
FCI: Group 1 Section 1
AKC: Non-sporting (FSS)
ANKC: Group 5 (Working Dogs)
CKC: Group 7 - Herding Dogs
KC(UK): Pastoral
NZKC: Working
Breed standards (external links)
FCI ANKC KC(UK) NZKC
Notes
The AKC foundation stock service (FSS)
is a registration service for breeds not yet
recognised by the AKC.

The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Laekenois is not fully recognized in the United States.

Like all Belgian Shepherds, the Laekenois is a medium-sized, hard-working, square-proportioned dog in the sheepdog family. The Laekenois is recognized by its woolly, brown and white coat.

See also: Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael), Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois), Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)