Belgian Laekenois — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Belgian Laekenois — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC gives size at the withers as 24 to 26 inches for males and 22 to 24 inches for females; dogs under 23 or over 27 inches and bitches under 20½ or over 25 inches are disqualified.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is rough and coarse, giving a disorderly, tousled look, about 2½ inches over the body and with a beard on the muzzle.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are all shades of red or fawn to grayish, with traces of black mainly on the muzzle and tail.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament should reflect intelligence, courage, alertness and devotion to the master.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The ears are triangular, stiff and erect; dropped or hanging ears are a disqualification.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A cropped or stump tail is a disqualification.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A silky or soft coat lacking a double coat is severely penalized.