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Bouvier des Flandres

American Bouvier des Flandres Club
Established 1963

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Bouvier retrieving dumbbell over high jump
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Latest News!

Updated - April 2024

Bouvier National Specialty

2024 National Specialty is planned for October 13th-19th
at Purina Farms outside
of St.Louis, MO.
Get the latest news and details at bouviernational.com

Updated Carting Regulations

Learn more about the updated ABdFC Carting Tests Regulations (PDF) - Jan 2024 changes.

Letter to AKC Judges - Undocked Tail

In March 2024, the American Kennel Club (AKC) Judging Operations sent, on behalf of the club, a letter to all licensed AKC judges. Read a copy of the Letter to AKC Judges - The Undocked Tail in Bouviers March 2024 (PDF).

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Message from the President

Bronwyn Bauer writes: Welcome, whether you are someone in search of the right breed to join your family, a current Bouvier owner considering applying for ABdFC membership, or a current ABdFC member....
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Bouvier Health Foundation News

Bouvier Cardiac Study

Sub-Aortic Stenosis
  • Dr. Stern, Cardiologist at UC Davis
  • Download the introduction from Bouvier Health Foundation (BHF) and outline about participating in the Bouvier Sub-Aortic Stenosis (SAS) study.
  • DrStern-SAS-Study-Info (PDF)
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Function and Purpose of the Bouvier

Author: Sue Vroom
The Bouvier is a unique breed whose
cobby body, rough coat and beard set it apart from other herding breeds. Theirs is a spirit-forged on the fields and in farm work done in their homeland.
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Photography generously provided by our members for use on this website.
Cover Photo - "Carting Trials". Photographer: N. Villwock.
Supporting Photos - Photographer: N. Villwock
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Code of Ethics
    • Committees
    • Constitution & By-Laws
    • Contact Us
    • Membership Info
    • Officers & Board of Directors
    • Partner Organizations
    • President's Message
  • Bouvier Info
    • AKC Breed Standard
    • Articles of Interest >
      • A Farmer's Dog
      • Function and Purpose of the Bouvier
      • Getting the Edge – The Owner/Handler
      • Makin' It Look Easy - The All-Breed Handler
      • Taking it to the Next Level - The Making of a Special's Dog
      • Losing is Only Fun if You're Dieting
      • Why I Love Herding
    • Beginners Guide to the Bouvier >
      • Beginner's Guide to the Bouvier
      • How to Read a Pedigree
      • How to Select a Breeder
      • Selecting Your Bouvier Puppy
      • What About a Rescue Dog?
    • Breeder Judges & Mentors
    • Find a Bouvier
    • Get to Know the Bouvier
    • Health Related >
      • Heart - Canine Hemangiosarcoma Cells
      • Heart - Diet Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
      • Eyes - Don’t lose sight of Glaucoma
      • Eyes - Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
    • Judges Education
  • Events & News
    • Events & News
    • Upcoming National Specialty
  • History
    • Club Officer History
    • Futurity Winners
    • Multi-Level Performance Winners
    • Specialty Marked Catalogs
    • Specialty Winners
    • Sweepstakes Winners
    • Top 20: Conformation Winners
  • Programs
    • Futurity
    • Multi-Level Performance
    • Outstanding Sportsmanship
    • Owner/Handler and Owner/ Breeder/ Handler
    • Register of Merit (ROM) Program
    • Top 20 Bouviers >
      • Top 20: Annual Celebration & Catalogs
      • Top 20: Breeder Honor Roll
      • Top 20: Conformation Program
      • Top 20: Performance Program
    • Versatile Bouvier >
      • Versatile Bouvier Program Information
      • Versatile Bouvier Award Recipients 2015-2024
      • Versatile Bouvier Award Recipients 2005-2014
      • Versatile Bouvier Award Recipients 1995-2004
    • Volunteer of the Year
  • Statistics
    • Current Statistics
    • Top 10: NOHS
    • Top 20: Conformation Statistics
    • Top 20: Performance Statistics
  • Work & Play
    • Carting
    • Nosework, Scent Work and Tracking
  • Member Area
    • Member Portal
    • Member Payments & Donations
    • Meetings Minutes
    • Official Club Documents