Bouvier des Ardennes

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Size: Large
Other Names:
Country of Origin: Belgium
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): FSS
United Kennel Club (UKC): Herding Dog

Bouvier des Ardennes has a "beard" and "eyebrows". This dog is naturally tailless, has short, prick ears, and a keen eye.

A rough-coated cattle dog for a farm or a serious yard; coat work, a herding bark, and energy that does not suit a quiet apartment.

Bouvier des Ardennes is a rare dog breed. In the past, all dogs that worked with cattle were called Bouvier (bovine herder). Each region throughout the European area had it’s own type of Bouvier. From ancient rough-coated stock, these dogs were prized guardians and drovers. The Bouvier’s were almost eliminated after the bloody fighting of World War 1, and many of the types were lost altogether. The breeds that are now a memory include Bouvier de Roulers, Bouvier de Moerman, and Bouvier de Paret. Still remaining are the Bouvier de Ardennes and Bouvier des Flandres. Both France and Belgium have claimed the dog of Flandres, and the French Kennel Club has actually dubbed it "Franco-Belgian".

Height: 10-12½ inches
Weight: 55-65 pounds
Color: Any color except white. Usually found in brindled or peppered variety.
Coat: Medium length, coarse, wiry hair.
Lifespan: 12–14 years
Litter size: 4–8 puppies

Temperament

These farm dogs are typically hardy, watchful, and tied to their household. They can be reserved with strangers and need a job, not just a backyard.

Training

Be consistent and start work early. They think for themselves on a farm.

Care and grooming

Brush the rough coat weekly. A daily outing matters more than a show trim.

Shedding

Moderate; the wiry coat holds loose hair if it is not stripped.

Health

The Bouvier des Ardennes is generally a hardy herding breed. Hip dysplasia can occur; ask breeders about hip scores.

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