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Bouvier des Flandres Information

The legacy of the Bouvier has produced many admirable qualities in this breed.
  • He is a square, powerfully built dog, rugged and formidable in appearance. His harsh double coat protects him in all types of weather; his keen sense of smell and watchful gaze make him a most suitable farm dog. (He thrives on plenty of room to work and exercise, but he is not an "outdoor dog"; he must live with his loving people -- his "flock," his "pack".)
  • He is agile, alert and intelligent, with character of great spirit and fearlessness; yet, he is serene in disposition, and has an even temperament.
Today, the Bouvier des Flandres acts as a farm dog, family friend, protector, shepherd, and guide dog for the blind or hearing impaired. His intelligence, sense of threat discrimination and keen scent qualifies many Bouviers to excel in police work, tracking and drug detection. Owning a Bouvier, like many dogs, requires patience, love, a lot of grooming, a willingness to exercise the dog and pay for regular health care, a desire to have a companion who follows you around the house keeping an eye on you, and a commitment to complete at least one set of good obedience classes.
Source: History of the Bouvier des Flandres - Origin: Belgium
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AKC Bouvier Breed Standard
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Official American Kennel Club Bouvier des Flanders standard.
AKC Breed Standard
Review the Illustrated Standard
Illustration: Lyn St. Clair

Beginner's Guide to the Bouvier

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Read about the Function of the Bouvier
Photographer: M. Hieronimus-Dimercurio
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An online Bouvier Pedigree Database with 95,930 entries. Check out the website at www.bouvierpedigrees.com/
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Articles of Interest

- Function and Purpose of the Bouvier
- Beginner's Guide to the Bouvier des Flandres
- How to Select a Breeder
- What About a Rescue Dog?
- How to Read a Pedigree
- Selecting Your Bouvier Puppy

Magazines & Books

Dirty Beards Quarterly Magazine
Official ABdFC publication.

The Dogs of Flandres Fields
By Jim Engel.
Buy direct on Angel Place.
 
Bouvier des Flandres
By Claire McLean.
Available for purchase on Amazon.

U.S. Presidential Pet Museum
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Code of Ethics
    • Committees
    • Constitution & By-Laws
    • Club News >
      • Bouvier Calendar for Sale
      • Cross-Breeding Bouviers Position Statement
    • Contact Us
    • Dirty Beards Magazine
    • Membership Info
    • Officers & Board of Directors
    • Club Officer History
    • Partner Organizations
    • President's Message
  • Bouvier Info
    • Get to Know the Bouvier
    • AKC Breed Standard
    • Articles of Interest >
      • What About a Rescue Dog?
      • Function and Purpose of the Bouvier
      • Why I Love Herding
      • Beginner's Guide to the Bouvier
      • How to Select a Breeder
      • How to Read a Pedigree
      • Selecting Your Bouvier Puppy
    • Bouvier Education
    • Breeder Judges & Mentors
    • Find a Bouvier
  • Events & News
    • National Specialty
    • 2021 Calendar Orders
    • Upcoming Events & News
    • Past National Specialties >
      • 2018 Specialty Results
  • Programs
    • Futurity
    • Multi-Level Performance
    • Outstanding Sportsmanship
    • Owner/Handler and Owner/ Breeder/ Handler
    • Register of Merit (ROM) >
      • ROM: Program Info
      • ROM: Sires and Dams by Rank
      • ROM: Sires and Dams in Alphabetical Order
    • Top 20 Bouviers >
      • Top 20: Annual Celebration
      • Top 20: Breeder Honor Roll
      • Top 20: Conformation
      • Top 20: Performance
      • Top 20 Conformation 2020-21
      • Top 20 Performance 2019-20
      • Top 20 Statistic Archive >
        • Top 20 Conformation 2019-20
        • Top 20 Conformation 2018-19
        • Top 20 NOHS Confomation 2018-19
        • Top 20 Performance 2018-19
    • 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 >
      • Agility 2020
      • Herding 2020
      • Obedience 2020
      • Other Titles Earned 2020
      • Rally 2020
      • Top Producers 2020
    • Statistics Archive >
      • 2019 >
        • Agility 2019
        • Best in Show/Group 2019
        • Best of Breed 2019
        • Herding 2019
        • Natl. Owner-Handled Series 2019-20
        • Other Titles Earned 2019
        • Rally 2019
        • Top Producers 2019
      • 2018 >
        • Agility 2018
        • Best in Show/Group 2018
        • Best of Breed 2018
        • Herding 2018
        • Obedience 2018
        • Other Titles Earned 2018
        • Rally 2018
        • Top Producers 2018
  • Work & Play
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