Belgian Laekenois has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Unfortunately, the Belgian Laekenois is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Lively
Watchful

Agile
Lively
Selfish
Confidence
Outright
Tempered
Perceptive

Belgian Laekenoiss are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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Poland

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1500s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Belgian Laekenoiss have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Wavy

A Belgian Laekenois can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Polish Lowland Sheepdog can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Belgian Laekenoiss are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Diabetes

Hypothyroidism

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Thyroid Tests
X-Rays

Blood Test
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Physical Examination

Belgian Laekenoiss thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Belgian Laekenoiss require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Belgian Laekenoiss have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Belgian Laekenois dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Belgian Laekenoiss are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Belgian Laekenois, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Polish Lowland Sheepdog, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Belgian Laekenoiss usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Polish Lowland Sheepdogs usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Belgian Laekenois requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Belgian Laekenois should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Polish Lowland Sheepdog should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Belgian Laekenois is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Polish Lowland Sheepdog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Belgian Laekenois is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Polish Lowland Sheepdog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Belgian Laekenois is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

The Belgian Laekenois is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Belgian Laekenoiss are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

The Belgian Laekenois is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.