Related breedBoxer1880 to 1904 · GermanyLaekenois at a glance
- Origin
- Laeken, Belgium
- Appeared
- 1891 to 1901 (well documented)
- Family
- Continental Herder
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 10 to 12 years
- Recognised by
- AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
The name. From the Laeken royal estate near Brussels.
Same familyBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomFamily and relatives
Descends from
Sister breeds
Same family: Continental Herder
Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Bouvier des Flandres, Briard, Hovawart, Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Same time, same continent
Airedale Terrier, Basset Hound, Boxer, Brittany, Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff
Same eraDobermann1880 to 1900 · GermanyPlace in time
The Laekenois appears 1891 to 1901 (well documented), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Laekenois is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineVictorian Breed Boom94 breeds first appeared in this period
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