Bouvier des Flandres

Name- Bouvier des Flandres
Other names- Belgian Cattle Dog, Flanders Cattle Dog, Vlaamse Koehond
Origin- Belgium
Breed Group- Herding (AKC:1931)(UKC)
Size- Large
Type- Purebred
Life span- 10-12 years
Temperament- Familial ,Gentle ,Intelligent ,Loyal ,Protective ,Rational
Height- Male: 23 - 28 inches (58 - 71 cm) Female: 22 - 27 inches (56 - 69 cm)
Weight- Males 75 - 110 pounds (34 - 50 kg) Female: 60 - 80 pounds (27 - 36 kg)
Colors- BlackBrindleFawnGray BrindlePepper & Salt
Litter Size- 5-10 puppies

The Bouvier des Flandres is a herding dog breed originating in Flanders, Belgium. They were originally used for general farm work including cattle droving, sheep herding, and cart pulling, and nowadays as guard dogs and police dogs, as well as being kept as pets. The French name of the breed means, literally, "Cow Herder of Flanders", referring to the Flemish origin of the breed. Other names for the breed are Toucheur de Boeuf (cattle driver), Vlaamse Koehond (Flemish cow dog), and Vuilbaard (dirty beard).

Characteristics ( marks out of 5 )

Adaptability-5 

Apartment Friendly-1 

Barking Tendencies-3 

Cat Friendly-3

Child Friendly-5 Good with Kids: This is a suitable dog breed for kids. It is also friendly toward other pets and friendly toward strangers.

Dog Friendly-3 

Exercise Needs-3 

Health Issues-3 Prone to hip dysplasia, eye problems such as cataracts. The Bouvier has a very high pain threshold. They can take a lot of contact with the cattle's legs without feeling it. This does not make them a veterinarian's favorite patient, as they cannot tell where the dog is hurting by manipulating the legs and/or other body parts. Tends to pass gas.

Hypoallergenic: Yes

Intelligence- 5 

Playfulness- 3

Stranger Friendly- 2

Trainability-4 Moderately Easy Training: Training won't require too much attention and effort, though it won't be easier than other breeds. Expect results to come gradually.

Watchdog Ability- 4 

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