Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)
The rough-coated, rarest Belgian Shepherd variety: tousled, fawn, and as keen and capable as its cousins.
Í stuttu máli
- Stærð
- Stór
- Herðakambshæð
- Rakkar 60–66 cm · Tíkur 56–62 cm
- Þyngd
- Rakkar 25–30 kg · Tíkur 20–25 kg
- Lífslíkur
- 12–14 ár
- Hreyfing
- 90–150 mín á dag
- Feldhirða
- Einu sinni í viku
- Feldur
- Strýhærður, miðlungs
- Litir
- Ljósbrúnn (fawn)
- Upprunalegt hlutverk
- Smölun, Varsla, Félagsskapur
- Upprunaland
- Belgía
- FCI
- Hópur 1, nr. 15 · Fjár- og nautgripahundar
Ræktendur á Kuldo
Enginn ræktandi á Kuldo er enn með þessa tegund.
Að búa með tegundinni
| Ástúðlegur við fjölskylduna | 4/5 – Mikið |
|---|---|
| Góður við börn | 3/5 – Í meðallagi |
| Góður við aðra hunda | 3/5 – Í meðallagi |
| Góður við ketti | 2/5 – Lítið |
| Opinn gagnvart ókunnugum | 2/5 – Lítið |
| Orka | 5/5 – Mjög mikið |
| Leikgleði | 4/5 – Mikið |
| Þarf andlega örvun | 5/5 – Mjög mikið |
| Auðvelt að þjálfa | 5/5 – Mjög mikið |
| Veiðieðli | 4/5 – Mikið |
| Árvekni og verndareðli | 4/5 – Mikið |
| Gelt | 3/5 – Í meðallagi |
| Hárlos | 3/5 – Í meðallagi |
| Vinna við feldhirðu | 2/5 – Lítið |
| Slef | 1/5 – Mjög lítið |
| Hentar byrjendum | 2/5 – Lítið |
| Hentar í íbúð | 1/5 – Mjög lítið |
| Aðlögunarhæfni | 2/5 – Lítið |
| Þolir að vera einn | 1/5 – Mjög lítið |
| Þolir hita | 3/5 – Í meðallagi |
| Þolir kulda | 4/5 – Mikið |
Leiðbeiningar Kuldo byggðar á dæmigerðum eiginleikum tegundarinnar. Hver hundur er einstakur, svo talaðu við ræktandann.
Er þetta rétta tegundin fyrir þig?
Frábær ef þú …
- want a rare working breed and can wait for a litter
- enjoy training or dog sports
- have experience with herding dogs
Hugsaðu þig tvisvar um ef þú …
- are new to dogs
- want a low-energy companion
- cannot provide daily structure and activity
Umhirða
Skapgerð
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.
Hreyfing
Expect to give well over an hour of daily activity with real mental work. Tracking, obedience, herding and agility are all good outlets.
Feldhirða
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.
Þjálfun
Quick to learn and keen to cooperate when training is fair and rewarding. Early, broad socialisation helps it stay confident rather than suspicious.
Heilsa
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.
Heilsufarsskoðanir sem ræktendur gera yfirleitt
- Mjaðmir (HD)
- Olnbogar (ED)
- Augnskoðun
Biddu ræktandann að sýna þér niðurstöður foreldranna.
Um tegundina
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.
Vissir þú?
The Laekenois is named after Laeken, the Brussels district that is home to the Belgian royal palace.