Large Herding Group

Bouvier des Flandres

Also called Flanders Cattle Dog, Toucheur de Boeuf and Vlaamse Koehond

Great with kids
Easy to train
Needs space
Lots of grooming

The Bouvier des Flandres is a large and powerful breed of dog from the Flanders region of Belgium. These dogs are very large in size, with a thick double coat of wire-haired fur. They have a dignified but energetic demeanor, making them excellent working dogs. They are highly intelligent and trainable, with an instinct to protect their family and property. They are brave and loyal, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for herding and guard work.

Weight: 60–88 lb (27–40 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 23–27 in (59–68 cm)
Life span: 10–12 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Wire
Origin: Flanders, Belgium (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Very easy to train

Care

Grooming: Lots of grooming
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Drools a little

Temperament

Calm Fearless Loyal Protective Resolute Steady

Coat colours

Black, brindle, fawn, gray and salt and pepper

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	77–88 lb (35–40 kg)	60–77 lb (27–35 kg)
Height	24–27 in (62–68 cm)	23–26 in (59–65 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)