Belgian Laekenois 1

Bring the rare and rugged beauty of the Belgian Laekenois to your embroidery collection. Known for its tousled coat and loyal, protective nature, this breed stands out as one of Belgium’s proud herding dogs.

This photorealistic machine embroidery design captures the Laekenois’ expressive eyes, coarse fur texture, and noble expression — perfect for dog enthusiasts and crafters who love working with realistic animal portraits.

Ideal for stitching on jackets, tote bags, wall art, or gifts, this design sews beautifully across multiple fabric types and is available in various machine file formats for easy compatibility.

Hoop size: 100mm x 100mm (4" x 4")

3 sizes available

W/H: 43.9 mm x 74 mm (1.73" x 2.91")

8,068 stitches

9 colors / 8 thread changes

W/H: 48.8 mm x 82.3 mm (1.92" x 3.24")

8,790 stitches

9 colors / 8 thread changes

W/H: 54.2 mm x 91.4 mm (2.13" x 3.6")

9,715 stitches

9 colors / 8 thread changes

The colors are based on ISACORD 40. You have to convert them if this is not available in your area.

*This is a digital file, not a physical product. You need an embroidery machine and software to use it.

Important Compatibility Note: To open our embroidery files, please ensure you're running the latest software version. Files created in newer versions are not backward compatible with older software versions.

What you get in the zip file(s):

- 8 machine formats included: DST/JEF/HUS/VP3/PES/EXP/XXX/EMD

- Color sequence pdf

All the files are tested before release so you can be assured of the stitch quality. However, any alteration on the file(s) may affect the output and we will not be responsible for it.

Remember to always run a sample of the file(s) on the test fabric BEFORE stitching on the actual fabric. Make sure you have proper stabilization to prevent registration issues.

IMPORTANT NOTE!!!

Please utilize the colors specified in the job sheets for the embroidery designs of animals. If necessary, use closely matching colors as intended. It is important to note that we cannot be held responsible for any undesired outcomes that may result from changing the thread color on your own. To illustrate, it is not advisable to alter the color of a black lab design to that of a yellow lab or any other coat color unless it is specifically indicated in the job sheet.