Nina's Puppies - Chiens de Rafale

Nina’s talents have translated very well to the next generation. Her puppies are having incredible successes, not only in conformation but, in a myriad of dog sports as well. The puppies below are from the 2020 litter “Le Rêve” meaning the dream.

I ABCA Int CH Zarko’s Hannibal v Coswald CTA CGC ex BISOPEN4 BOSS HHIT HRHIT HHITC Sinanju’s Naga Jolokia of Sunny CM2 PT HSaS FDC CGC TT

**AKC Ch. de Rafale Rêve du Début VHM CGC TKE**

“Sazzy”

Actor dog currently working on major films and advertisements
Completed 3 Trick Dog titles by the age of 12 weeks,
Finished her Championship with 4 majors in 2 weekends at age 9 Months
#1 Owner Handled Laekenois 2020

AKC CH de Rafale Rêve de Danser sur la Lune pour Coswold

“Hera”

Major Pointed at age 9 Months
Finished Championship from the puppy classes

de Rafale Rêve Nouvelles Aventures avec Passion

**“Freija“**

ABLA National 2020 at age 9 months

Best in Puppy Sweepstakes
Reserve Winners Bitch

de Rafale Rêver des Moutons

“Madds”

AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2020

Winners Dog
Best of Winners
Best of Opposite Sex for a 4 Point Major over Specials (finished Champions)

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.