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Bouvier des Flandres
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 01:25 PM
My husband has his heart set on one of these dogs, I have read about them on the internet but was hoping someone on here has had some interaction with this kind of dog.
It sounds like he will mostly fit into our lives - except for the smell.......
It sounds like he will mostly fit into our lives - except for the smell.......
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 01:49 PM
Off to google.............
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 02:14 PM
They are large dogs and require brushing. make sure ur ready for a large breed dog and lots of brushing.
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 02:19 PM
On the ATTS test (temperament test) they scored a 85%, Out of the 903 that were test only 135 failed. http://atts.org/
Never seen one in person, but I imagine the food bill and groomer bill would be HUGE
Never seen one in person, but I imagine the food bill and groomer bill would be HUGE
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 04:04 PM
They look a lot like our labradoodle - who came from the shelter. 
The following was posted by a breeder:
http://cassiopeiabou...y-a-bouvier-if/
I dunno - I just don't think that heavy-coated a dog would be happy in our climate.
The following was posted by a breeder:
http://cassiopeiabou...y-a-bouvier-if/
I dunno - I just don't think that heavy-coated a dog would be happy in our climate.
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 04:16 PM
please check out rescues or shelter who might have one BEFORE a breeder & research, research, research.
www.petfinder.com
I have not had much (ok, once) contact with this type of dog, so I can't offer much info.
good luck!
www.petfinder.com
I have not had much (ok, once) contact with this type of dog, so I can't offer much info.
good luck!
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 05:29 PM
Years ago I had a friend who had one. It was HUGE! But a very sweet and calm dog.
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 10:11 PM
My best friend in N.H. had a grooming kennel, and had a client give one up to her. Joia was a very wonderful dog- she wasnt huge, avearge for that breed. I would definitely talk to a breeder about the breed, they can see if it would work for you and the dog ....
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Posted 21 May 2012 - 11:20 PM
I had read an article about why to NOT get one.... every reason not to would not be a problem for us --- except the "gas" problem. I was wondering if anyone remembers an overpowering odor around feeding time, or if it is worse than that.
I can handle a lot of things, but constant gas odors are not one of them
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I can handle a lot of things, but constant gas odors are not one of them
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Posted 22 May 2012 - 05:41 AM
A friend had one in a condo in Washington DC - too much hair for me. Seemed to be a nice dog. That particular dog has some strange habits - but so did his owner. So, I always attributed to their relationship. She never complained about gas.
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Posted 22 May 2012 - 07:05 PM
Just thinkin, on 22 May 2012 - 05:41 AM, said:
A friend had one in a condo in Washington DC - too much hair for me. Seemed to be a nice dog. That particular dog has some strange habits - but so did his owner. So, I always attributed to their relationship. She never complained about gas.
It is funny how the personalities will mesh!!
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 04:46 AM
omg I so want one of these to ....I ust to groom one that was the best ...of course it is all in how they are trained and how you treat them...great with kids and very smart
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