Bouvier des Flandres
Not afraid of a mess or the mud, the hard-working Bouvier des Flandres is a charming family companion.
Bouvier des Flandres Characteristics
Affectionate with family
Amount of shedding
Apartment appropriate
Compatible with kids
Ease at being home alone
Ease of training
Easy to groom
General health
Good for novice owners
Need for exercise
Playfulness
Potential for weight gain
Predatory tendencies
Watchdog ability
Vital Stats
Height:
23 to 28 inches at shoulder
Weight:
70 to 100 pounds
Coat:
long and coarse
Life span:
10 to 12 years
Breed Group:
Herding Dogs
Summary
The Bouvier des Flandres was originally bred to be a versatile farm dog. He helped farmers in a multitude of tasks, including herding livestock (particularly cattle), pulling carts, and guarding. The hard-working and intelligent Bouvier is still an ideal farm dog, as well as a capable service, assistance, law enforcement, and guard dog. And while you can also find him competing in obedience, agility, and herding trials, serving as family companion is the role that seems to suit him best.
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