Dog, Belgian Laekenois Adult Female Belgian Laekenois. Belgian Laekenois Female (Photo by BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) NEW YORK - A vigorous Belgian livestock-guarding breed is gaining entree to the American Kennel Club.
But Americans eager to see a Belgian Laekenois in person may have to be patient, since the coronavirus pandemic has taken a bite out of dog shows.The AKC is announcing Wednesday that the Laekenois is now the its 196th recognized breed.
That means the shaggy, athletic, shepherd-style dog is eligible to start competing in many dog shows now and to debut at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show next year.However, over 11,000 U.S.