Affectionate, Courageous, Strong-Willed
Standing as high as 27.5 inches, with heavy bone and powerful muscles beneath a weatherproof coat, and an impressive head accented by beard and mustache, Bouviers can do anything that needs doing in a barnyard or pasture except milk the cows. And yet, Bouviers are more than just โฆ
Energy
80%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
80%
Friendliness
60%
Coat Type
rough
Daily Brushing
Breed Data
Known genetic concerns: hip problems
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray โ supports skin microbiome health between baโฆ
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Seasonal shedder โ daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
Coat requires daily brushing to prevent matting; professional grooming every 6-8 weeks.
FCI Group
Group 1 โ Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section
Veedrijvers
Status
recognized