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Dogs - Bouvier des Flandres
About the breed
The Bouvier des Flandres was originally bred to drive
cattle on the farms of Flanders, an area which spreads along the north coasts of
France and Belgium. Flanders is often depicted in World War movies about
Dunkirk. The name "Bouvier" is French, pronounced boo-vee-yay. (yay as
is day) It means "oxherd."
The
origins of breeds of dogs
Bouviers are big, powerful dogs, with shaggy coats. The
head is large with beard and tousled eyebrows. The thick coat kept these outdoor
dogs warm in the cold European winters. Regular brushing and combing is
essential to keep the coat from matting. The tail is docked, and for the show
ring, the ears are cut to a pointed erect shape.
A Bouvier des Flandres will guard his master's property.
The breed is of sound temperament, very good with
children, protective nature, and good guard dog.
Colour: They come in a variety of colours including
black, fawn and brindle.
Height: males 62 - 68 cms at shoulder. Females 53 - 59
cms.
Class: Herding
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Bouvier Champion Saarveld Angus of
Clartal. Nick name: Tau.
Owner: Frik Bezuidenhoudt, South Africa |
 a
bouvier puppy. Pic taken 2008 |
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| Blond Bouvier des Flandres |
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man's best friend! Especially an obedient dog! A dog who does not obey
his master makes his master cross! The dog ruins the friendship! It's
like that with the friendship between God (the master) and man, too!
Jesus said, "You are my friends if you do as I command you!"
John chapter 15 verse 14. |
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