Bouvier des Flandres Dogs breed or breeds

Origin: France and Belgium
Size: 23 to 27 inches 70 to 85 pounds
Coat: Heavy, wavy, dense, rough
Color: Black to fawn with shading

This large breed of dog was used in Europe to herd cattle to market. With great strength and courage, the Bouvier makes an excellent watch-dog and guide dog. Because of its excellent scenting ability, police in France use the breed as a tracker. The tail and ears are cropped where this procedure is allowed. In North America the breed is becoming more popular.