Bouvier des Flandres

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He originated in Southwest Flanders and on the French northern plain
• He was bred by farmers to drive cattle, herd sheep, and pull carts
• He's also been used as a police dog and security dog

Personality and Behavior

• He's fearless and daring
• He can be aggressive towards other dogs
• He's loyal and protective of his property and all who live on it; he prefers to stay on premises and guard rather than to wander about
• He makes a good watch and guard dog
• He's independent natured
• He's cautious around strangers

Training

• He's easy to train because he learns commands at an above average rate.

Shedding

• He sheds virtually no hair. You'll be hard-pressed to find a hair in your home! (Good for clean-freaks.)

Grooming / Maintenance

• Option 1: Clip his coat short every few months and then it only needs to be brushed occasionally.
• Option 2: Clip and scissors his coat into shape every 6 weeks and brush it once a week.

Other varieties

• N/A

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