Bouvier des Flandres
Flanderský bouvier
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Key facts
| FCI group | 1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Belgium |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 59–68 cm |
| Weight | 27–40 kg |
Recognition features
- Powerful, compact dog with harsh, slightly tousled coat, moustache and beard
- Horizontal, firm topline of back and loins; short compact body and strong limbs
- Calm, thoughtful and fearless; lively, intelligent expression
Purpose
A herding, draught and guard dog from Flanders, today a protection, service and guard dog.
History
The breed is native to Flanders, both Belgian and French, which are not divided by any natural frontier. Cattle drovers needed good dogs and selected local dogs with the required qualities. Originally a herding, draught and churning dog, it is now chiefly a guard, defence and police dog.
Coat
Very abundant coat, coarse, dry and matt to the touch, about 6 cm long, slightly tousled, never woolly or curly; dense undercoat.
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