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Often weighing in at over 100 lbs., the Bouvier des Flandres may look intimidating, but underneath their massive size and long coat, they're really just gentle giants. These dogs are hard workers with calm personalities who love finding a job to focus on. Full-grown, they typically weigh 70-110 pounds and stand 23-28 inches tall.

Bouvier des Flandress are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Bouvier des Flandres are calm and great with children. They do well with other dogs too as long as they have been well socialized from a young age. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Bouvier des Flandres is a fairly energetic dog with moderate exercises needs. These dogs enjoy a good, long walk or run each day and having something to do, like a sport or activity that requires focus. If you have a yard, make sure the fence is at least five feet high to keep the tall and athletic Bouvier from jumping over. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Bouvier des Flandres has a fine, soft undercoat and a very coarse, dense outer coat that is resistant to the elements. Their hair is particularly thick around the beard and eyebrows. Bouvier des Flandres can be found in black, blonde, fawn, salt and pepper, gray, and brindle. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Bouvier des Flandress are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Bouvier des Flandress are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. Due to their large size, Bouvier des Flandres need plenty of space and aren't a good fit for apartment living. They are fairly easy to train.