Bouvier des Flandres Puppies for Sale

The Bouvier des Flandres is a working dog that originated in the principality of Flanders during medieval times. The area that was once known as Flanders now spreads across modern-day France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Because of this, one of the facts about the Bouvier des Flandres is that both France and Belgium claim the Bouvier des Flandres as a native dog breed.

Their name roughly translates to “cowherd of Flanders” and, as their name suggests, they were mostly used for moving cattle. They also have gone by names like Vuilbaard, toucheur de boeuf, and koehond. Although they were primarily cow dogs, Bouvier often served as cart-pullers, guard dogs, watchdogs, and herders.

During World War I, these dogs served as dogs of war for the Belgian army, which could be credited for their survival as a breed. After the war, this dog breed was a popular choice across Europe for serving as police dogs as well as guide dogs. The dog breed brushed up against extinction once again after World War II, but thrived instead courtesy of Europeans who fled with their dogs to the United States. The AKC recognized the Bouvier des Flandres in 1931 as part of the Herding Group.

Today, the Bouvier des Flandres retains their versatility and can still be found working in police and military roles as well as in search and rescue capacities and as service dogs. Plus, they are great family pets for active families who can keep them busy.