Bouvier Des Flandres
Puppy
Fully Grown
The Bouvier Des Flandres originated in Flanders in Belgium and was used as a herding and farm dog. The true beauty of this breed lies not in their looks but in their temperament.
As a working dog they require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. With their high willingness to please, they are easy to train, although they don’t do well with learning under pressure and will instantly shut down if yelled at. They are best to train through praise, reward and a good dose of humour.
Bouvier Des Flandres’ are true one person dogs. They will tolerate and love the rest of the family but you are likely to find that they are really attached to one person only. During the day they are happiest by your side and at night you won’t be able to escape either – if they have their way, they will be sharing your bed! They will tolerate being left home alone on some occasions, but not all the time.
Maintenance of their coats is time intense. They requires a 1-hour brush, 2-3 times a week. Grooming every 2-3 months is also a must.
| Weight: | 35-40 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 10-12 years |
| Coat: | Medium |
| Grooming intensity: | High |
| Monthly cost (food): | high |
| Trainability: | High |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Bouvier Des Flandres from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Bouvier Des Flandres to adopt:
To help your rescued Bouvier Des Flandres to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Bouvier Des Flandres from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
