Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)
The rough-coated, rarest Belgian Shepherd variety: tousled, fawn, and as keen and capable as its cousins.
Lühidalt
- Suurus
- Suur
- Turja kõrgus
- Isased 60–66 cm · Emased 56–62 cm
- Kaal
- Isased 25–30 kg · Emased 20–25 kg
- Eeldatav eluiga
- 12–14 aastat
- Liikumine
- 90–150 min päevas
- Karvahooldus
- Kord nädalas
- Karvkate
- Karmikarvaline, keskmine
- Värvused
- Kollakaspruun
- Algne kasutus
- Karjatamine, Valvamine, Seltsikoer
- Päritolumaa
- Belgia
- FCI
- Rühm 1, nr 15 · Lamba- ja karjakoerad
Kasvatajad Kuldos
Ühelgi Kuldo kasvatajal pole veel seda tõugu.
Elu selle tõuga
| Kiindunud perre | 4/5 – Kõrge |
|---|---|
| Sobib lastega | 3/5 – Mõõdukas |
| Sobib teiste koertega | 3/5 – Mõõdukas |
| Sobib kassidega | 2/5 – Madal |
| Avatud võõrastele | 2/5 – Madal |
| Energia | 5/5 – Väga kõrge |
| Mängulisus | 4/5 – Kõrge |
| Vajab vaimset tegevust | 5/5 – Väga kõrge |
| Kergesti koolitatav | 5/5 – Väga kõrge |
| Saagiinstinkt | 4/5 – Kõrge |
| Valvsus ja kaitsetung | 4/5 – Kõrge |
| Haukumine | 3/5 – Mõõdukas |
| Karvamine | 3/5 – Mõõdukas |
| Hoolduse vaev | 2/5 – Madal |
| Ilastamine | 1/5 – Väga madal |
| Sobib esmakordsele omanikule | 2/5 – Madal |
| Sobib korterisse | 1/5 – Väga madal |
| Kohanemisvõime | 2/5 – Madal |
| Talub üksiolemist | 1/5 – Väga madal |
| Talub kuumust | 3/5 – Mõõdukas |
| Talub külma | 4/5 – Kõrge |
Kuldo enda soovitused tõu tüüpiliste omaduste põhjal. Iga koer on isiksus, seega räägi kasvatajaga.
Kas see tõug sobib sulle?
Sobib hästi, kui sa …
- want a rare working breed and can wait for a litter
- enjoy training or dog sports
- have experience with herding dogs
Mõtle kaks korda, kui sa …
- are new to dogs
- want a low-energy companion
- cannot provide daily structure and activity
Hooldus
Iseloom
The Laekenois is loyal, alert and protective of home and family. It is usually reserved with strangers and needs good socialisation. It is sensitive and responds best to calm, clear handling.
Liikumine
Expect to give well over an hour of daily activity with real mental work. Tracking, obedience, herding and agility are all good outlets.
Karvahooldus
The harsh coat sheds less than the long-coated varieties and needs weekly brushing. Occasional hand-tidying keeps it neat; it should not be clipped.
Koolitus
Quick to learn and keen to cooperate when training is fair and rewarding. Early, broad socialisation helps it stay confident rather than suspicious.
Tervis
Belgian Shepherds are generally robust, but hip and elbow dysplasia, epilepsy and some eye conditions occur in the breed. Breeding dogs are usually hip, elbow and eye screened, so ask the breeder for results.
Terviseuuringud, mida kasvatajad tavaliselt teevad
- Puusad (HD)
- Küünarliigesed (ED)
- Silmade uuring
Palu kasvatajal näidata vanemate tulemusi.
Tõust
The Laekenois takes its name from Laeken, near Brussels, where shepherds grazed flocks around the royal castle. Its rough fawn coat set it apart from the other Belgian varieties, and it was also used to guard linen left to bleach in the fields. It remains by far the rarest of the four.
In character it is a true Belgian: fast, alert and eager to work, though often described as a little calmer and more grounded than the Malinois. It bonds closely with its household and keeps a watchful eye on its surroundings. Finding a puppy may take patience, as litters are few.
Kas teadsid?
The Laekenois is named after Laeken, the Brussels district that is home to the Belgian royal palace.