Meet the Breed: Bouvier des Flandres

I met these unique pups while visiting Oliver Winery in Bloomington, IN (a winery in Indiana?!). Surprisingly, I enjoyed the wine just as much as the dogs!



The Bouvier des Flandres is a rugged working dog from Belgium. Originally bred by farmers, butchers and cattle merchants for hard labor, the fearless and even-tempered breed has transitioned into a wonderful family friend and guardian. Though the Bouvier is not overly active in the home, he does need plenty of exercise, so country and suburban living suits him well. The breed can weigh between 70 and 110 pounds, and ranges in color from fawn to black, passing through salt and pepper, gray and brindle.

I've always had one question about Bouviers: how do they see??