
Bouvier des Flandres Breed Profile: Essential Facts
Bouvier des Flandres are large, energetic dogs originally used for herding, with great temperaments. Read our breed profile to learn more.
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Kristine Lacoste has been researching dog and cat breeds for nearly a decade and has observed the animals up close at dog shows in both the United States and the United Kingdom. She is the author of the book One Unforgettable Journey, which was named as a finalist for a Maxwell Award from the Dog Writers Association of America, and was host of a weekly pet news segment on the National K-9 Academy Radio Show. In addition, she was the New Orleans coordinator for Dogs on Deployment, a nonprofit that helps military members and their pets, for 3 years. Kristine has researched and written about pet behaviors and care for many years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, another bachelor’s degree in English and a Master of Business Administration degree.

Bouvier des Flandres are large, energetic dogs originally used for herding, with great temperaments. Read our breed profile to learn more.
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