Dog Breed

Bouvier des Flandres

Herding Dog • From Belgium,France

Life Span

10-12 years

Weight

27.00 - 45.00 kg

Height

58.00 - 71.00 cm

Temperament

Calm, steady, intelligent, courageous, protective,...

About the Bouvier des Flandres

The Bouvier des Flandres is a large, powerful herding and working dog breed originating from Flanders, Belgium. Known for its rugged appearance, it possesses a rough, tousled double coat and a characteristic beard and mustache. Bred as an all-around farm dog for herding, drafting, and protection, it is intelligent, courageous, and steady, with a calm but capable demeanor.

Breed Characteristics

Weight Range

27.00 - 45.00 kg

Height Range

58.00 - 71.00 cm

Average Life Span

10-12 years

Origin

Belgium,France

Breed Traits & Ratings

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Adaptability
3/5
❤️
Affection level
4/5
👶
Child friendly
4/5
🐕
Dog friendly
3/5
Energy level
4/5
✂️
Grooming
5/5
🛡️
Health issues
3/5
💡
Intelligence
5/5
🧼
Shedding level
2/5
👥
Social needs
4/5
🤝
Stranger friendly
2/5
🗣️
Vocalisation
3/5

Additional Information

Bred For

All-purpose farm work: herding cattle, drafting, guarding, and protection

Temperament

Calm, steady, intelligent, courageous, protective, loyal, even-tempered