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Bouvier des Flandres | Brussels Griffon | Schipperke |
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| physical traits | - versatile - rugged - spirited - powerful build - robust - compact - stocky | sturdy | - agile - active |
| colors | - fawn to black - salt and pepper - gray and brindle | - red - red and blackish brown - black and tan - solid black | - black - can become red when shedding |
| personality/ temperament | - steady - fearless - bold - enthusiastic - friendly - serene and well behaved - tolerant - usually amiable. some can be shy - vicious | - intelligent - affectionate - inquisitive - impertinent - bright - cheerful - lively - good-natured - alert - self-important - sensitive - amusing - saucy - willful - obedient - needy | - curious - inquisitive - alert - self-confident - tireless - affectionate - attentive - feisty - eager to learn - reserved with strangers - protective of family |
| maintenance/ special needs | - high - regular brushing - sheds alot - some can be aggressive - not good with other pets - | - groom rough haired regularly - likes attention - requires training or will yap and bully - protect from cold - sheds - protect from heat | - needs affection - exercise - not good with other pets |
| nickname | - Bouvier des Flandres - Vlaamse Koehond - Flanders Cattle Dog | Griffon Bruxellois | 'the little captain' |
| origination | Belgium, France | Belgium, possibly cross of German Affenpinscher, Belgian Griffon, Pug, Yorkshire Terrier, King Charles Spaniel, English Toy Spaniel and Dutch Smoushond | Belgium |
| bred for | - all-purpose farmdog - messenger - cattle driving - cart-pulling - guardian - protector - watchdog | hunt vermin | - guard canal boats - keep barges free from vermin and alerting crew of intruders - rat - rabbit - mole hunter |
| identifying traits | ... | the only toy with a terrier coat | - fluffy but squared off - fox-like face |
| height | ... | 7~8 (inch) | 9~13 (inch) |
| weight | 59.5~88 (lbs) | 6~12 (lbs) | 6.5~18 (lbs) |
| height for male | 23.5~27.5 (inch) | ... | ... |
| height for female | 22.5~26.5 (inch) | ... | ... |
| ideal for | - companionship - natural guard dog - city or country life - cooler climate - outdoors | - house dog - companionship - city or country life - other pets | - companion - housedog - hunting vermin - watchdog - city or country life - any climate |
| good with kids? | ... | no, not young children | yes |
| interesting facts | ... | ... | - has no tail - pronounced 'skipper-key' |
| lifespan | 11~12 (year) | 12~14 (year) | 12~13 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - fci- (cattle dog group) - akc - ukc - saku - ankc-(working dog group) - jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog group) | - akc - saku - ankc - uk-(Griffon Bruxellois) - fci-(small Belgian dogs group) - nzkc-('Griffon Bruxellois' - toy dog group) - ukc-(companion dog group) - ckc | - akc - ankc - nzkc-(nonsporting dog group) - ukc-(companion dog group) - fci-(sheepdog group) - saku - uk-(utility dog group) - ckc - jkc |
| hair type | - rough - shaggy - tousled - harsh - crisp topcoat; fluffy - fine undercoat | - smooth (straight - short and glossy) and rough (long - wiry and dense) - | - straight - abundant - slightly harsh to touch - |
| eye | - glaucoma - respiratory | ... | ... |
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