Origin and use: This cattle and draught dog from the Flanders area (parts of the Netherlands, Belgium and France) is rated by many police forces as a first rate tracking dog.
Height: dog 60 to 70 cm, bitch 58 to 65 cm
Weight: dog 35 to 40 kg, bitch 27 to 35 kg
Temperament: energetic, brave, intelligent, lively, responsive to training
Useful information: A sturdy dog with a rough, disheveled black, fawn or brindled coloured coat should be stripped regularly and bathed infrequently. They may look intimidating but are actually very calm, quiet, even tempered dogs which are totally faithful to their owners.

Breed clubs:
Bouvier des Flanders Club Golden Reef. PO box 1469, Rivonia, 2128
Secretary Tel. 012 669 0248

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Breeders:

Sources:
The Kennel Union of SA,
FCI Breed Standards,
Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standards,
Guide to the Dogs of the World published by Treasure Press,
The Readers Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs.