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42 GUIDE T O BREED S

BOUVIER DES ARDENNES

A RARE DOG WITH A LONG-ESTABLISHED REPUTATION AS A WILLING WORKER FCI

Height range This hardy, active former cattle herder from the Ears slightly
20–24 in (52–62 cm) Belgian Ardennes is now rarely seen either as a working darker than body
Weight range dog or a house dog. A handful of enthusiasts have kept
49–77 lb (22–35 kg)
the breed in existence, and with its adaptable
Life span Over 10 years temperament and zest for life, the Bouvier Body length equals
leg length
Origin Belgium des Ardennes has the potential for
future popularity.
Black-edged
lips
Other colors
Erect, pointed ears

Variety of Coarse mustache
colors and beard Tousled, fawn coat,
dry to touch
Black coat

Rounded
feet

BOUVIER DES FLANDRES

THIS TOWN OR COUNTRY DOG IS HAIRY BUT NOT TOO DIFFICULT TO GROOM AKC

Height range Of the various types of Bouviers once used in Belgium and France for High-set,
23–27 in (59–68 cm) cattle herding and guarding, this breed from Flanders is the most commonly drop ears
Weight range encountered. Despite originally
60–88 lb (27–40 kg)
being an outdoor dog—with an
Life span Over 10 years appropriately weatherproof Heavily
feathered tail
Origin Belgium coat—the Bouvier des
Flandres can happily adjust
to an urban home.

Other colors
Long,
coarse
Very thick, silver- beard
Variety of brindle coat,
colors harsh to touch
May have small, white
star on chest.

Dense coat
extends over feet

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