Is a Bouvier Des Flanders Right for You?
Bouvier des Flandres dogs are considered to be one of the most versatile dog breeds in the world. They are known for their strength, obedience, and intelligence. This breed is also recognized for its unique appearance and coat. In this blog post, we will cover 13 interesting facts about Bouvier des Flandres dogs. Keep reading to learn more!
The Bouvier des Flandres dog breed
is named after the French-speaking area where it was developed, the province of Flanders in Belgium. Bouvier Des Flandres means the “Cow Herder of Flanders” in French.
It’s believed that its roots
can be traced to Swiss farm dogs brought by nomadic tribes migrating through Europe during the Middle Ages. This would explain both their great size and their thick coats.
The Bouvier des Flandres was developed in the
Ter Duinen Monastery for farm work, pulling carts full of goods to market, and protecting the home and property from thieves or wild animals. It is also an excellent guard dog.
Bouvier des Flandres are extremely good
with children, making them a great family pet if you have little ones in your household. They are patient and gentle with kids, playing well with them even when the children are young and are known to have an excellent temperament.
Bouvier des Flandres were first brought
to North America by a man named John P. Travis in the 1920s. He loved their looks and temperament, and did a lot to promote them as working dogs and family pets. They were recognized by the AKC in 1931.
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In this Same Research
the Bouvier des Flandres rank 117 out of 124 dog breeds in aggression towards their owners. Essentially, this means they are VERY unlikely to growl, bear teeth or snap at their owners when they are approached while eating, stared at, stepped over etc.
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In the Landmark Book
entitled, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, professor Stanley Coren researched and documented the intelligence of over 130 different dog breeds. In his book, the Bouvier des Flandres ranks 29th out of over 130 breeds in working/obedience intelligence. Essentially this means they will learn new commands in 15-25 repetitions and obey the first command over 70% of the time. This puts them in the “above average intelligence category”. In contrast, the lest intelligent breeds will require 80-100 repetitions to learn and follow the same commands while the brightest dogs require 5 or less!
The Bouvier des Flandres is a very healthy
breed that lives for about 12-14 years on average. They doesn’t have any major health problems that would put the breed at risk, and it’s a strong and capable dog that can move around very well even as it gets older. Two issues that may become a problem are:
Bloat and Obesity
Hip and/or Elbow Dysplasia
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