What are typical diseases of the Laekenois?
Typical diseases are not known in the Laekenois. Also hip dysplasia does not occur more frequently than in other large or medium-sized breeds.
Laekenois breeding - where, how, what?
If you want to buy a Laekenois, you are well advised to buy a dog from a registered breeder, because here health and a balanced nature of the dogs are the first priority. These Laekenois puppies are also already well socialized when they move in with you.
As the Laekenois is rather unknown and in the shadow of the other varieties, especially the Malinois, Laekenois breeders are also rather rare. However, the DKB - Deutscher Klub für Belgische Schäferhunde e.V. im VDH (German Club for belgian Shepherds)- has created a list where you can find several contacts if you are interested in a Laekenois puppy.
Special features of the Laekenois
Even if the Laekenois is not very common in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, there are some Laekenois in need, who are looking for a new home. So if you want to buy a Laekenois and maybe you can do without a pedigree or papers, this would be an alternative to a Laekenois from a breeder.