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Presidents Message


Welcome to everyone who has an interest in our amazing breed.  I am so happy you have decided to peruse our website to learn more about Bouviers and the American Bouvier des Flandres Club.

Like many purebred dog clubs, we are undergoing a number of changes as our membership ages and we are working hard to welcome new members and assist in any way possible as you consider our breed as your dog.

Bouviers are a wonderful choice for an experienced dog owner.   They are very versatile and enjoy a full range of activities including conformation, performance or companionship,   Our members are all cheerleaders for our breed and all they do to enrich our lives. 

We take our responsibilities very seriously and you will see that by our focus on Bouvier health (Bouvier Health Foundation), education of owners, potential owners, judges and the public (Bouvier Education) and on our rescue activities (American Bouvier Rescue League).  We also support a number of activities that allow our dogs to “shine” in their own particular ways.

Our ABdFC Board is happy to hear any questions, suggestions or ideas you may have.   We look forward to hearing from you.

Karen Florentine

Karen Florentine
Club President

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Code of Ethics
    • Committees
    • Constitution & By-Laws
    • Contact Us
    • 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 >
      • A Farmer's Dog
      • Function and Purpose of the Bouvier
      • Diet Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
      • Canine Hemangiosarcoma Cells
      • 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
    • Find a Bouvier
    • 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?
    • Judges Education
    • Breeder Judges & Mentors
    • Position on cross-breeding bouviers
  • Events & News
    • National Specialty
    • 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 Program
      • Top 20: Conformation Winners
      • 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 >
      • 2023 >
        • Top 20 NOHS 2022-2023
        • Top 20 Statistics: Conformation 2022-2023
        • Best in Show/Group 2022
        • Best of Breed 2022
        • Top Producers 2022
        • Junior Handler - 2022
    • Performance Statistics Archive >
      • 2022 >
        • Agility 2022
        • Herding 2022
        • Obedience 2022
        • Other Titles Earned 2022
        • Rally 2022
      • 2021 >
        • Agility 2021
        • Herding 2021
        • Obedience 2021
        • Other Titles Earned 2021
        • Rally 2021
        • Top Producers 2021
      • 2020 >
        • Agility 2020
        • Herding 2020
        • Obedience 2020
        • Other Titles Earned 2020
        • Rally 2020
        • Top Producers 2020
      • 2019 >
        • Best in Show/Group 2019
        • Best of Breed 2019
        • Agility 2019
        • Herding 2019
        • Other Titles Earned 2019
        • Rally 2019
        • Top Producers 2019
      • 2018 >
        • Best in Show/Group 2018
        • Best of Breed 2018
        • Agility 2018
        • Herding 2018
        • Obedience 2018
        • Other Titles Earned 2018
        • Rally 2018
        • Top Producers 2018
    • Conformation Statistics Archive >
      • 2021-2022 >
        • Top 20: NOHS 2021-2022
        • Top 20 Statistics: Conformation 2021-2022
      • 2020-2021 >
        • Top 20: Conformation - 2020-2021
        • Top 20: NOHS -- 2020-2021
        • Top 20: Performance - 2020-2021
      • 2019-2020 >
        • Top 20 Statistics: Conformation - 2019-2020
        • Natl. Owner-Handled Series 2019-20
        • Top 20 Statistics: Performance - 2019-2020
      • 2018-2019 >
        • Top 20 Statistics: Conformation - 2018-2019
        • Top 20 Statistics: NOHS - 2018-2019
        • Top 20 Statistics: Performance - 2018-2019
  • A Versatile Breed
    • Work & Play
    • Carting
  • Member Area
    • Member Payments & Donations
    • Member Portal
    • Breed Mentors