Judges Education

The ABdFC Judges Education program is proud to offer Bouvier educational seminars, hands-on workshops and study materials for people who are working towards their judging license of the Bouvier des Flandres or anyone interested in learning about the breed. Watch the American Kennel Club (AKC) Breed Presentation or download Judge Education Seminar Materials and Videos.

AKC Webinar

In mid-2020, the American Kennel Club (AKC) held online webinar series for each breed. You can watch the AKC - Judge’s Education for the Bouvier des Flandres. Permission and courtesy of AKC.

Watching this video does not satisfy AKC’s education requirement of judge licensing.

Handouts
Judges Education Seminar

Download the files.

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These handouts are part of our education seminars. The 42-page study guide includes color photos and illustrations. The Quick Guide is a 2-page document. When printed on both sides of letter sized paper, it can be folded in thirds and easily carried with you.

You Be The Judge, Part 1 by Robert Cole
You Be The Judge, Part 2 by Robert Cole
Hair of the Dog by Sue Vroom
Hair Today…. Gone Tomorrow by Sue Vroom
A Farmer’s Dog reprint from Showsight Magazine
The Function and Purpose of a Bouvier by Sue Vroom

ABdFC Position on the Undocked Tail

For a deeper understanding:

Herding Videos

Herding Video #1

Bouvier-Herding-1.mp4 (108MB)

Bouvier shows courage and tenacity when faced with challenging situation.

Herding Video #2

Bouvier-Herding-2.mp4 (132MB)

Bouvier brings the cattle home from the field

Herding Video #3

Bouvier-Herding-3.m4v (87MB)

Bouvier demonstrates his agility while herding