Bouvier des Flandres

The Bouvier des Flandres is a herding dog breed originating in Flanders. They were originally used for general farm work including cattle droving, sheep herding, and cart pulling, and nowadays as guard dogs and police dogs, as well as being kept as pets. The French name of the breed means, literally, "Cow Herder of Flanders", referring to the Flemish origin of the breed. Other names for the breed are Toucheur de Boeuf (cattle driver) and Vuilbaard (dirty beard).

Other names : Flanders Cattle Dog, Vlaamse Koehond
Country of origin : Belgium
 

Weight

Male : 80–120 lb (36–54 kg)Female : 60–80 lb (27–36 kg)

Height

Male : 23–28 in (58–71 cm)Female : 22–27 in (56–69 cm)

Coat : double coat with harsh dry, rough looking outer coat that needs to be  groomed regularly

Color : fawn, brindle,  black, grey or blonde

Litter size : 5–10, average 8

Life span : average 10–12 years