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BREED INFORMATION
- Information about the Bouvier
- Beginners Guide to the Bouvier
- AKC Bouvier Standard
- Genetic Health
- Illustrated Standard Order Form
- Breeder Referral List
- Judges Education

CLUB INFORMATION
- ABdFC Officers
- ABdFC Committees
- AKC Delegates Information
- Board Meeting Schedule
- Breeder Referral List
- Code of Ethics
- Constitution and By-Laws
- Job Descriptions
- Membership Info

2009 ABdFC SPECIALTY
- Specialty InformationNEW
- Ways & Means
- Catalog Advertising
- Grooming / Seating Reservations
2008 ABdFC SPECIALTY
- Specialty Results-Unofficial

REGIONAL SPECIALTIES
--2009 NIBdFC Specialty ResultsNEW

PROGRAMS
- Futurity
- Register of Merit
- Versatility

PERFORMANCE EVENTS
- Agility
- Carting
- Herding
- Obedience
- Pet Therapy
- Search & Rescue
- Tracking
- Working Dog Sport Program

AWARDS
- Certificates
- Dog Hero of the Year
- Multi-Level Performance
- Owner/Breeder Handler
 - Performance Top Twenty NEW for 2009
- Statistics
- Top Producers
- Top Twenty
- Versatility
- Veterinarian of the Year

ABdFC SPECIALTY ARCHIVES
 - Bouvier Ice Sculpture-2007 Specialty
- Breed Winner Photos
- Judges Comments
 - Lost and Found
- Past Specialty Results
 - Photo Memories of 2004
- Photo Memories of 2005
- Photo Memories of 2007
- Top 20 Winner Photos

PUBLICATIONS
- ABRL Rescue Roundup
- Beginners Guide to the Bouvier
- Bouvier Grooming Tape
- Dirty Beards
- Health Foundation - The Window
- Illustrated Standard Order Form

BOUVIER RESCUE - ABRL
 - About the ABRL
- Locate a Rescue Coordinator
- Adoption Application Form
- Bouviers Available for Adoption
- Bouvier Panel Auction

BOUVIER HEALTH
 - Bouvier Health Foundation
 - Oil Painting Raffle
- Genetic Health

MISC
- Bouvier Boutique - Ways & Means
- Bouvier Pedigree Database
- Favourite Sites - Links
- Statistics                    

 

AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP LAUNCHES COMMEMORATIVE POSTER CONTEST

The Bouvier des Flandres in Brief
The legacy of the Bouvier has produced many admirable qualities in this breed.  He is a square, powerfully built dog, rugged and formidable in appearance.   His harsh double coat protects him in all types of weather; his keen sense of smell and watchful gaze make him a most suitable farm dog.  (He thrives on plenty of room to work and exercise, but he is not an "outdoor dog"; he must live with his loving people -- his "flock," his "pack".)

He is agile, alert and intelligent, with character of great spirit and fearlessness; yet, he is serene in disposition, and has an even temperament.

Today, the Bouvier des Flandres acts as a farm dog, family friend, protector, shepherd, and guide dog for the blind or hearing impaired.  His intelligence, sense of threat discrimination and keen scent qualifies many Bouviers to excel in police work, tracking and drug detection.

Owning a Bouvier, like many dogs, requires patience, love, a lot of grooming, a willingness to exercise the dog and pay for regular health care, a desire to have a companion who follows you around the house keeping an eye on you, and a commitment to complete at least one set of good obedience classes.

Taken from History of the Bouvier des Flandres - Origin: Belgium
 


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