Available - Chiens de Rafale

Chiens de Rafale is accepting inquires for puppies available in mid 2024. Please fill out the contact form if you are interested or would like more details. Please remember waiting for a Laekenois is often a result of the fact that Laekenois cycle every 10-12 months, not 6 months like most dogs.

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Laekenois The Breed

Laekenois are a Wonderful Breed of Dog. They are not for everyone as they do require a committed investment of time in positive interaction for a lifetime. They do not thrive in life as a Faberge Egg on display. Laekenois enjoy time with their people and can be very demonstrative with them. With Strangers they can be initially reserved.

As a first time dog owner a Laekenois may not be the best choice, unless the breeder is able to connect the proper dog for the household.

Reserved What Does It Mean?

Reserved. re·served /rəˈzərvd/

adjective: reserved

slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

How does this apply to the Laekenois? Just as the definition, they are slow to reveal their connection with strangers. Laekenois should be able to accept a stranger without shyness or fear.

They are capable of warming up and knowing others well. Think of it as a dog who is approaches life as a first date and prefers to not show all of the cards up front. Not rude, Not aggressive, Just Calm and Observing.

Laekenois Guidance

Laekenois are dogs that prefer to please their person. In this context it is important to understand that giving guidance for your expectations for your Laekenois is essential. Knowing what is expected of them is an important feature of their thinking process. They are most comfortable operating this way.

For example, as a habit directing your Laeken maintain a particular spot by the door when people arrive, is a good plan rather than leaving your Laeken to it’s own devices to make a decision about the people on the other side of the door.

Remember the first role of the Laekenois was to guard flax fields alone. They are very capable of sound decision making, You must be sure their decisions line up with what your desires are.