Bouvier des Flandres
- Height 62–68 cm 59–65 cm
- Weight 35–40 kg 27–35 kg
- Life span 10–12 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Bouvier des Flandres is a large and powerful breed of dog from the Flanders region of Belgium. These dogs are very large in size, with a thick double coat of wire-haired fur. They have a dignified but energetic demeanor, making them excellent working dogs. They are highly intelligent and trainable, with an instinct to protect their family and property. They are brave and loyal, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for herding and guard work.
- Group
- Herding Group
- Origin
- Belgium, Flanders (19th century)
- Coat
- medium wire · fawn, black, salt and pepper, gray, and brindle
- Also known as
- Vlaamse Koehond, Flanders Cattle Dog, and Toucheur de Boeuf
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
4ddbe251-72af-495e-8e9d-869217e1d92a
Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Bouvier des Flandres. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com royalkennelclub.com ckc.ca en.wikipedia.org houseofbouvs.com
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See it in the reference.
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