 
Bouvier des Flandres
 Bouvier
des Flandres
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| group: herding |
height:
m 23.5-27.5" / 59.7-67.3 cm
f 22.5-26.5" / 57.2-69.8 cm |
| types: |
weight: 59.5-88
lbs / 27-40 kg |
| colors: |
fawn
to black, salt and pepper, gray and brindle |
| physical traits: |
versatile, rugged, spirited,
powerful build, robust, compact, stocky |
| hair type: |
rough, shaggy, tousled,
harsh, crisp topcoat; fluffy, fine undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
steady, fearless, bold,
enthusiastic, friendly, serene and well behaved, tolerant,
usually amiable. some can be shy, vicious |
maintenance/
special needs:
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high, regular brushing,
sheds alot, some can be aggressive, not good with other pets, |
| nicknames: |
Bouvier des Flandres,
Vlaamse Koehond, Flanders Cattle Dog |
| origination: |
Belgium, France |
| bred for: |
all-purpose farmdog, messenger,
cattle driving, cart-pulling, guardian, protector, watchdog |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
companionship, natural
guard dog, city or country life, cooler climate, outdoors |
| good with kids? |
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| life expectancy: |
11-12 yrs |
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| of interest: |
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| health concerns: |
eye: glaucoma,
respiratory: laryngeal paralysis |
| kennel
clubs: |
fci- (cattle dog group), akc,
ukc, saku, ankc-(working dog group), jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog
group) |
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