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| Breed: Bouvier des Flandres | Group (AKC):
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| Country of Origin | 19th century Belgium |
| Type of coat | shedding, shaggy, soft undercoat, harsh outer coat |
| Grooming | daily brushing, periodic clipping, hand stripping, regular bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning |
| Average height | 23.5-27.5 inches |
| Average weight | 65-110 pounds |
| Activity level | high outdoors, low indoors |
| Watchdog | yes, natural guarding ability |
| Protection | yes |
| Intelligence | high |
| Trainability | Be patient and consistent, can be stubborn and dominant |
| Compatibility with children | children OK, no roughhousing or chase games |
| Character | alert, active, playful, stubborn, emotional, aloof, reserved, protective |
| Ideal home environment | house with fenced yard |
| Ideal owner | firm, active, strong leader with time to train, socialize, exercise, and groom |
| Suggestions: | early obedience training and socialization |
| Links and resources | - To dig for further information click here
- American Bouvier des Flandres Club, Inc.
Correspondence Secretary, Dorothy Kent, 10520 West, 102nd Place, Westminster, CO 80021-3717 - Bouvier des Flandres Club of Northern California
Debra Ragan, (510)-763-7380, debra@dnai.com - Bouvier des Flandres Club of Canada
Secretary, Kathleen Pollock, RR#2, 267 Beatty Road, Stirling, Ontario K0K 3E0 Canada, (613)-477-1039, Fax: (613)-477-3097, kpollock@kos.net
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