| Bouvier des Flandres
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| Alternative names
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| Flanders Cattle Dog
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| Vlaamse Koehond
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| Country of origin
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| Belgium
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| Classification
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| FCI: | Group 1 Section 2
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| AKC: | Herding
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| ANKC: | Group 5 (Working Dogs)
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| CKC: | Group 7 - Herding Dogs
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| KC(UK): | Working
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| NZKC: | Working
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| UKC: | Herding Dog Breeds
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| Breed standards (external links)
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FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC
KC(UK), NZKC, UKC
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The Bouvier des Flandres is a dog breed originating in Flanders. They are used for cattle droving , sheep herding, cart pulling , and as guard dogs, police dogs, and other security dogs . Their weight ranges from 80 to 100 pounds; they are powerfully built and 'cobby', with a thick coat.
