Tikal Laekenois
- Middleburg, FL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Suzanne W., the breeder behind Tikal Laekenois located in Middleburg, FL. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets.
Q. & A. with Suzanne
Why did you start breeding?
Even as a young child, I have always liked dogs. One of my earliest memories is looking in the refrigerator and seeing small vials of rabies vaccine. I had played with a dog, later determined to have rabies, and therefore shots were for me. The doctor would come by the house everyday to give me the shots he stored in our refrigerator. I was about 5 years old or so. This experience did not deter my love of dogs. We always had a dog since they “followed” me home. Later on my father brought a beautiful Doberman Pinscher bitch home. That’s when my love affair with having well-bred dogs and dog showing began.What makes your program special?
Wicked has been shown in conformation and she has her Certificate of Merit (CM), along with dock diving, herding, farm dog, barn hunt and trick dog events. She has earned titles in all events. She has the ability to be handed off to Junior Handlers with minimal notice. Her temperament is one that is open, happy and willing to work for anyone at the end of the lead.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Suzanne
Suzanne has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our puppies are the same price, regardless of quality. Puppies will be registered and micro-chipped. All of the puppies are the same price regardless of color or sex. The deposit will ensure your position in the queue for a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Suzanne may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Suzanne offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Suzanne directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Suzanne.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Middleburg, FL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Jacksonville Airport
More about Suzanne
Club memberships
Suzanne is a member of American Belgian Laekenois Association , Greater Orange Park Dog Club, Inc., and American Dutch Shepherd Association.
Certifications & recognitions
American Lhasa Apso Club (ROM) breeder of merit.
Suzanne has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Suzanne was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Suzanne’s links
Suzanne is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tikal Laekenois meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Tikal Laekenois reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Belgian Laekenois.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis, Dentition
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Full Embark Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, DNA Profile
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
