Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) Age Calculator: Dog Years to Human Years
The rarest and wiriest-coated of the four Belgian Shepherd varieties — here's how a Laekenois's age converts to human years.
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) age in human years
| Dog years | Human years | Life stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Adolescent |
| 2 | 24 | Adult |
| 4 | 32 | Adult |
| 5 | 36 | Senior begins |
| 8 | 55 | Senior |
| 12 | 77 | Geriatric |
Figures based on The Royal Kennel Club's published large-breed guidance, as tabulated by Purina UK. For an exact figure, try the Dog Years calculator.
The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) is classified by The Royal Kennel Club as a large breed, typically weighing 20–30 kg as an adult. The least common of the four Belgian Shepherd varieties, the Laekenois is distinguished by its harsh, wiry, tousled coat, and shares the same alert, hardworking temperament as its Malinois, Tervueren, and Groenendael cousins.
What this means for your Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)
Hip dysplasia and epilepsy are both reported across the Belgian Shepherd varieties, so a change in gait or any seizure-like episodes are worth discussing with your vet promptly. Progressive retinal atrophy is also seen occasionally.
As with its Belgian Shepherd relatives, the Laekenois is a high-drive working breed that benefits from staying mentally engaged well into its senior years.
When is a Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) considered a senior?
Under The Royal Kennel Club's size-adjusted guidance, large breeds like the Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) are generally considered senior from around 5 dog years old.
Related reading: Is the ×7 Rule Real? · Dog Life Stages Explained · Signs Your Dog Is Entering Its Senior Years
Compare: vs Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) · vs Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren) · vs Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
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