Other Names
Bouvier

Origin
Belgian/France 1600s

Use Today
Companion, Guarding

Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 10-12 years of age

Weight & Height
60 to 95 pounds & 22 to 28 inches tall

Known Health Problems
Hip Dysplasia, Autoimmune Disorders, Cancer, Glaucoma, Hypothyroidism, Subaortic Stenosis

Physical Description
Large, powerful, squarely built, compact dog with a large head. It has oval, brown eyes, a large, black nose and small ears that are cropped erect or naturally drop. The bouvier is naturally tailess or the tail is docked.

Temperament
The Bouvier is calm, intelligent and they are gentle with children and their family. They make an excellent watchdog who is wary of strangers and other dogs. The do need early socalization with other animals , but they should be fairly easy to train.

Living Conditions
This breed will do ok in an apartment if exercised properly. They prefer cooler climates and are content to sleep outdoors

Grooming
Brush daily

Exercise
Exercise daily with walks or give large yard to run freely

Coat Texture
Double coat has a fine, dense undercoat and rough, tousled outer coat with a thick mustache, beard and eyebrows.

Coat Colors
Variety of colors

Puppies
5-10 pups per litter. pups are easy to train

Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Canadian Kennel Club
National Kennel Club