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	Bouvier des Flandres
		De Bouvier des Flandres is een gezond ras en kan barre omstandigheden doorstaan.
		Het is wel belangrijk dat de eigenaar deze hond duidelijk maakt dat hij de baas zal blijven, omdat de Bouvier des Flandres wel dominantieproblemen kan vertonen.
		De haren tussen de voetzolen moeten worden getrimd en het overtollige haar in de oren moet worden verwijderd.
	www.hondeninfo.net /rashond.php?rasid=1 (535 words)

	Dog and Kennel Magazine
		The bouvier des Flandres is the Humphrey Bogart of the dog world, for although this shaggy, sometimes ornery herding dog doesn't have the dashing looks of today's more popular breeds, the bouvier has a can-do demeanor and a bold, resolute courage that has enabled it to survive brutal, often violent environments.
		The modern bouvier des Flandres is most likely a combination of these three earlier types, with a healthy dash of the region's generic, harsh-coated sheepdogs in the mix.
		Bouvier means cowherd or oxherd in French, and the breed often went by the names koehond (cow dog) or toucheur de boeuf (cattle driver).
	www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/bouvier.shtml (1606 words)

	Bouvier des Flandres: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
		Most Bouvers des Flandres are dominant with other dogs, especially of the same sex, and those with a high prey drive are not reliable with cats and other creatures that run or flutter.
		The best Bouviers are versatile working dogs, capable of learning a great deal, but they have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train.
		From hip and elbow disorders to cancer to bloat, the Bouvier des Flandres is risky in the health department.
	www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/bouvierdesflandres.html (1215 words)

	The Bouvier des Flandres
		The stucture of the Bouvier des Flandres designates a dog of good stature, well built, tough, sturdy, very rugged, and provided with a coat which protects him from climatic variations, insulating him from the cold as well as from the warmth.
		Character tests: TAN and TC were finalized in association with the Belgian club of the Bouvier des Flandres and adopted as the standard by other countries.
		A "Tester" trained and named by the club of the Bouvier des Flandres observes the reaction of the dog, who is accompanied by his owner; in the middle of a group of friendly people.
	www.bouviers-des-flandres.com /theBouvierdesFlandres.html (1916 words)

	Bouvier des Flandres Information and Pictures
		The Bouvier des Flandres, originally a cattle herding dog, was extensively used as a rescue dog and message-carrier during World War I. As a result of his exposure during the warfare and the nearly total destruction of Flandres; the breed was almost completely killed off.
		In 1923, after the war, the Bouvier was "reconstructed" from a few individuals, and a breed club was established in Belgium.
		Bouvier des Flandres means "cowherd from Flanders." Currently the Bouvier serves as a watchdog, guardian, family companion and as a tracking dog.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /bouvierdesflandres.htm (986 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Bouvier des Flandres
		Bouvier des Flandres are rational, gentle, loyal, and protective in nature.
		Their weight range from 80 to 100 pounds or 36 to 45 kilograms; they are powerfully built, with a thick double coat, which can be fawn, fl, grey brindle, or "pepper and salt" in color.
		Bouviers are sometimes considered non-shedding, but in fact do lose a small amount of hair.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Bouvier_des_Flandres (474 words)

	Bouvier des Flandres
		Rough, strong and compact, Bouviers des Flandres have a rugged appearance with beards, moustaches, and bushy eyebrows.
		Bouviers are, however, relatively hardy dogs, nearly free of Hip Dysplasia and other common conditions.
		Bouviers should be groomed at least three times a week with particular attention being paid to their beards and moustaches to ensure they are kept free of food particles.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Bouvier_des_Flandres.htm (753 words)

	Bouvier Des Flandres
		I think that the original owners of the bouviers exactly knew how big and heavy a bouvier had to be to impress; and how quick he had to be to avoid the hoofs.
		He adds that the owner of a bouvier should not expect his dog to be a hero, but that he should be really dissappointed if his dog wouldn't defend him when he's in danger.
		Flandres, Belgium & French, as the neigbour regions are the cradle of different reputable breeds.
	users.skynet.be /bouvier/bouvr.htm (5432 words)

	Bouvier des flandres - Calliope Bouvier Des Flandres
		General AppearanceThe Bouvier des Flandres is a powerfully built, compact, The following description is that of the ideal Bouvier des Flandres.
		The Bouvier des Flandres is a powerfully built, compact, short-coupled, rough-coated dog of notably rugged appearance.
		Bouvier des Flandres are rational, gentle, loyal, and protective in nature.
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	Bouvier des Flandres
		The Bouvier Des Flandres is also known as the Belgian Cattle Dog or the Vlaamse Koehund, (and sometimes Dirty Beard!).
		Before the Machine Age, the Bouvier was used to drive cattle to market, and later, the strong and capable dog proved its merit on the battlefields of WWI and WWII.
		Bouvier Des Flandres are known for their loyalty.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Bouvier_des_Flandres.htm (1059 words)

	Bouvier des Flandres Breed Guide
		The first Bouvier des Flandres "standard" was drawn up in 1912 and this was the basis for the modern day Bouvier as a show dog.
		The Bouvier des Flandres makes an excellent family dog, providing the owner is prepared to put the time and effort into training and socialising from the time they first take their puppy home.
		The typical character of the Bouvier des Flandres is that of a large even-tempered dog, a bit stand offish with strangers and protective of home and family in a non-aggressive way.
	www.champdogs.co.uk /html/breeds/bouvier-des-flandres.htm (785 words)

	Le Standard Canadien
		A l'origine, le bouvier était utilisé pour conduire les troupeaux de bovins; pour le trait et pour baratter le beurre.
		Les robes de couleurs claires (blanc, crème) et les couleurs délavées et le brun chocolat avec des taches blanches sont indésirables.
		Dans l'ensemble, le bouvier des flandres doit être proportionné de manière harmonieuse de façon à permettre une allure libre, fière et hardie.
	www.bouvierflandres-quebec.com /standard.htm (1247 words)

	Bouvier des Flandres
		As its name indicates, the Bouvier des Flandres (Flanders Cattle Dog) is native to Flanders, to both Belgian and French regions of that name, since they are not divided by any natural frontiers.
		The Bouvier des Flandres is to be judged in its natural stance, without physical contact with the handler.
		The whole of the Bouvier des Flandres must be harmoniously proportioned to ensure free, true and proud movement.
	www.ankc.aust.com /bouvier.html (1631 words)

	Bouvier des Flandres Dogs - information - breed profiles - Iams.com
		The Bouvier des Flandres, originally a cattle herding dog, was extensively used as a rescue dog and message-carrier during World War I. As a result of his exposure during the warfare and the nearly total destruction of Flanders, the breed was almost completely killed off.
		After the war, the Bouvier was "reconstructed" from a few individuals, and a breed club was established in Belgium.
		Currently the Bouvier serves as a watchdog, guardian, family companion and as a tracking dog.
	www.iams.com /en_BI/jhtmls/breed_selector/sw_BreedSelector_page.jhtml?li=en_BI&bc=I&pti=BS&sc=D&fn=u_gn_brd_boudesfl (540 words)

	PEDIGREE Dog Breeds :
		The Bouvier des Flandres or "Cattle Dog of Flanders" originated in the low-lying areas of what is now Belgium and Holland.
		Bouvier puppies adapt well to older dogs or cats in the home, but older Bouviers can be more difficult to integrate into a new home with existing pets.
		The shaggy coat of the Bouvier requires a great deal of maintenance to ensure that the loose hairs are not retained by the undercoat and it needs to be combed for a minimum of 30 minutes per week to prevent matting.
	www.pedigree.com.au /breeds/?b=35&p=B&pp= (473 words)

	Bouvier Des Flandres : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
		One of Belgium's native breeds, the Bouvier (which means cowherd) was developed as a butchers' dog in Belgium.
		The first Bouviers were imported to the US in the 1930's and this kindly, loyal breed has never gotten the popularity it deserves.
		Intelligent and trainable, the Bouvier is often used as a guide dog for the blind or as a police dog.
	www.dog.com /breed/Bouvier-Des-Flandres.asp (272 words)

	What to feed a Bouvier des Flandres
		For the Bouvier des Flandres I recommend foods that are a blend of beef and fish with brown rice and wheat.
		I am also providing you with information about which sources of vitamins and minerals are best for a Bouvier des Flandres because it has also been proven that different breeds will assimilate different sources of vitamins and minerals in different ways.
		There are over 170 different molecular forms of the mineral "calcium." The source of the mineral calcium that a Bouvier des Flandres can easily assimilate can be hard for a different breed to assimilate and thus that other breed can develop kidney stones on the best source of calcium for a Bouvier des Flandres.
	home.att.net /~wdcusick/BouvierdesFlandres.html (1414 words)

	Bouvier Des Flanders Info
		At that time, the Bouvier was a dog of great size (about 26 inches high at the shoulder), with a heavy cylindrical body, rough gray, dark hair, and a rough appearance.
		From then on, the Bouvier des Flandres grew to be more and more appreciated, and were listed in the L.O.S.H. (the stud book of the Society Royale St. Hubert).
		The areas where the Bouvier was most largely bred and where it was becoming popular were entirely destroyed; the people left the country and most of the dogs were lost.
	www.doggonegoodstuff.com /bouvierdesflandresinfo.html (1130 words)

	CSBdFC Home Page
		The Bouvier des Flandres is a regal dog with both the power and determination to win your heart and become a loyal companion for life.
		Bouviers establish themselves as significant members of the family and give their all to please and protect the home and the occupants.
		Bouviers are intelligent and learn quickly when given the opportunity to gain positive reinforcement throughout the learning process.
	www.csbdfc.org (262 words)

	Belgian Dogs - Bouviers or Cattle Dogs
		Bouvier des Flandres is French for "Cattle Dog of Flanders".
		Two types first were distinguished: the first, with grey hair called type "Paret" (Bouvier des Flandres); the second is the Bouvier de Roulers, often fl and larger and called type "Moerman" or "Pikhaar" (prickly hair).
		Nic de Sottegem, was shown in 1920 at the Olympic show in Antwerp, where the judge, Charles Huge, said: "Nic is the ideal type of Bouvier.
	www.belgiandogs.org /fambouvflanders.htm (394 words)

	BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
		There now appears to exist an unfortunately fallacious belief on the part of many instant "expert breeders" and exhibitors that merely because their dog is a Bouvier in name or has good tempered (even obedience or protective trained) ancestors he must have good character and will transmit it to its progeny.
		It is this well-balanced nature that reveals the Bouvier as it was intended to be: bold, yet prudent, completely submissive to his master, but capable of independent judgment; at first, standoffish but later a milling playmate, courageous in defense, but biting only when necessary to and then without meanness -- he does not maul.
		Edmee Bowles was the preeminent breeder of the Bouvier in America, having been active since 1932 in Belgian and a consistent producer of ever better Bouviers at Belco Farm near Philadelphia since the mid 1940s.
	user.mc.net /~jimengel/JimRead/BowlesOnCharacter.htm (1332 words)

	Bouvier des Flandres
		Bouviers have been used as guard dogs, police dogs, and guide dogs for the blind.
		The Bouvier makes an excellent guard and watch dog as he is very protective of his family.
		An intelligent dog, the Bouvier needs lots of space and prefers to be put to work.
	www.canadogs.com /BreedBouvier.htm (279 words)

	Bouvier des Flandres Puppies, Bouvier des Flandres'
		Bouvier des Flandres are agile, spirited and bold with a calm and steady manner.
		The Bouvier des Flandres needs plenty of exercise, but be careful not to jogged with them over long distances as they are heavy in structure and predisposition to hip problems.
		Bouviers date back to the sixteenth century where they originated from the Flanders area of Belgium where they were used to pull cards and drive cattle.
	2000dogs.com /bouvierdesflandres.htm (442 words)

	Bouvier des Flandres
		The Bouvier des Flandres is a very strong and compact looking dog and it is distinguished due to its rustic look.
		The Bouvier des Flandres is admired for its abilities as a guard dog and is an excellent family dog.
		In general the Bouvier des Flandres is a very healthy and robust dog and is relatively free of problems with hip dysphasia and other hereditary abnormalities.
	www.seefido.com /dog-breeds/html/bouvier_des_flandres_.htm (638 words)

	Choosing a Bouvier des Flandres (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Bouvier des Flandres was introduced in North America in the early 1900s and was first registered by the American Kennel Club in 1931.
		Adult Bouvier des Flandres average 23 to 27 inches in height at the shoulder and weigh around 75 to 95 pounds.
		The Bouvier des Flandres is touted as an excellent family pet that fares well with children.
	www.petplace.com /dogs/choosing-a-bouvier-des-flandres/page1.aspx (951 words)

	Bouvier des Flandres / Flandres Cattle Dog - Dog Breeders and Kennels in Europe - eurobreeder.com
		Bouvier des Flandres / Flandres Cattle Dog - Dog Breeders and Kennels in Europe - eurobreeder.com
		Breeder of Bouvier des Flandres and Lagotto Romagnolo.
		Our bouviers are a part of our family and our aim is to breed confident, social and healthy bouviers, confirming as closely as possible to the FCI standard.
	www.eurobreeder.com /breeds/bouvier_des_flandres.html (132 words)

	Bouvier, bouvier des flandres, bouvier des flanders, bouvier dog, bouvier de flanders, bouvier de flandres, bouvier ...
		We breed the finest Bouvier des Flandres in the world and have some beautiful stud dogs, bitches, and puppies available periodically.
		Bouviers were brought to North America in the 1930's, and have proven to be excellent guard dogs and family pets.
		Bouviers do exceptionally well in most environments - their only requirements are lots of love, daily brushing, some basic grooming and plenty of exercise.
	www.pet-net.net /Windmolen (565 words)

	Amazon.com: Bouvier des Flandres (Comprehensive Owners Guide) (Comprehensive Owners Guide): Books: Robert Pollet,Carol ...
		Deriving its name from the Flemish, the Bouvier des Flandres is the rough-coated, hard-working cow-herder of Belgium and France, whose origins trace back one thousand years.
		The modern Bouvier des Flandres, rough and gruff in appearance, is a talented multi-purpose dog, a formidable protection dog and a loyal family companion.
		Bouvier owners will welcome the author’s insightful chapters on everyday care for the adult dog as well as the authoritative healthcare chapter written by Dr. Lowell Ackerman discussing preventive care, inoculations, selecting a vet and much more.
	www.amazon.com /Bouvier-Flandres-Comprehensive-Owners-Guide/dp/1593782977 (407 words)

	American Bouvier Rescue League
		The mission of this league, with the support of the American Bouvier des Flandres Club, is to coordinate the breed clubs, breeders and fanciers into a rescue network to assist them in the rescue of purebred Bouviers.
		Well for a lot of prospective Bouvier owners, all of the family members are away from the home for long periods of time throughout the course of a day, whether it be an adult away at a full time job, or the adolescents at school all day.
		A rescue Bouvier has already been torn away from at least one home, and the ABRL is going to do all that we can to make sure that it never needs to go through that again.
	www.bouvier.org /ABRL/rescue.html (1024 words)

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