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Bouvier des Flandres

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bouvier des flandres dog

bouvier des flandres dog

bouvier des flandres dog

    height of a bouvier des flandres
group: herding height:
m 23.5-27.5" / 59.7-67.3 cm
f 22.5-26.5" / 57.2-69.8 cm
types: weight: 59.5-88 lbs / 27-40 kg
colors: fawn to black, salt and pepper, gray and brindle
physical traits: versatile, rugged, spirited, powerful build, robust, compact, stocky
hair type: rough, shaggy, tousled, harsh, crisp topcoat; fluffy, fine undercoat
personality/
temperament:
steady, fearless, bold, enthusiastic, friendly, serene and well behaved, tolerant, usually amiable. some can be shy, vicious
maintenance/
special needs:

high, regular brushing, sheds alot, some can be aggressive, not good with other pets,
nicknames: Bouvier des Flandres, Vlaamse Koehond, Flanders Cattle Dog
origination: Belgium, France
bred for: all-purpose farmdog, messenger, cattle driving, cart-pulling, guardian, protector, watchdog
identifying traits:  
ideal for: companionship, natural guard dog, city or country life, cooler climate, outdoors
good with kids?  
life expectancy: 11-12 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns: eye: glaucoma,
respiratory: laryngeal paralysis
kennel clubs: fci- (cattle dog group), akc, ukc, saku, ankc-(working dog group), jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog group)
rescues:    
bouvier des flandres dog
bouvier des flandres dog
 
 
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