Actually, Bouviers are affectionate, loyal toward their family members, and often patient with young children. Bouvier des Flandres puppies need early and consistent training, as this breed is intelligent and strong-willed. They also have a lot of energy and need to learn how to behave calmly around people and other pets early on.

This breed has a waterproof, protective double coat made of medium-length rough fur.

Their coats do shed a moderate amount, and brushing your BdF once or twice a week is necessary to minimize shedding and prevent matting.

They only need a bath when their coats are dirty, but their beards often require more frequent cleaning.

They are usually healthy dogs, but they are predisposed to certain medical conditions like:

BdF myopathy also known as “hereditary myopathy of the Bouvier des Flandres” (HMB), this is a form of muscular dystrophy where the muscles weaken over time.

Ectopic ureters: This is a congenital condition where one or both of the ureters, which are the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, do not connect properly to the bladder. This condition can lead to various urinary issues and is known to occur in some dog breeds.

Laryngeal paralysis: This condition causes paralysis of the muscles responsible for controlling the vocal cords (larynx), which leads to difficulties in breathing and voice production, etc