Bouvier des Flandres  Club of Canada Inc. 

 


BREED INFORMATION

  - History
  - CKC Bouvier Standard
  - Bouvier Pedigree Database
  - Character
  - Care Needed
  - Health Issues
  - Books
  - Bouvier Links
  - Upcoming event


CLUB INFORMATION
 
- About the Club

  - BdFCC Officers
 
- BdFCC Committees

  - Constitution
  - By-Laws
  - Code of Ethics
  - Membership application


BdFCC SPECIALTY
  - 2008 National Specialty
    Halifax, NS - August 30
  - Past Specialty Results


REGIONAL SPECIALTIES
  - British Columbia

  - Alberta

  - Ontario
  -
Québec


PROGRAMS
  - Futurity ~ Rules
  - Futurity
~ Litter Nomination
  - Register of Merit
  - Versatility
  - Photo Contest


AWARDS
  - Certificates
  - Statistics

  - ROM sires
  - ROM dames
  - Versatility


PUBLICATIONS
  - Newsletter


ABOUT PURCHASING
  - Don't buy that doggie in the window !
  - What registered "really" means ?
  - Choosing a Reputable Breeder

  - What to ask Breeders
  - A Pet Companon
  - The Older Dog
  - Consider a Rescue
  - Breeder List


PUPPY INFO
  - Puppy Brochure
  - What to look for when buying a puppy
  - Sould you crate your dog

  - Dog and Children


BOUVIER RESCUE
  - 102 ways to help
 
- Terms of Adoption
 
-
Application
 
- Available dogs

- Statistics

 


Care Needed

 

The Bouvier des Flandres is a large, coated breed that requires a great deal of attention. They must be trained, groomed and exercised. Obedience training is a must. Bouvier's learn with lightening speed, are capable of reasoning soundly on their own initiative and are eager to please. A combination that results in a breed that is easy to train to excel in many areas. But with the intelligence comes boredom if they are not continually challenged. They also will "think" before reacting.

They need a lot of room to play and should be walked daily. Grooming is also a major consideration. their non shedding, non-allergetic coat, required weekly grooming to prevent the undercoat from dropping out on the floor. Along with care on their nails, teeth and ears. Regular bathing and trimming are required. A trip to a professional groomer is required at a minimum several times a year, for most pet owners.