- Belgium Origin
- Breed Kind
- FCI No. 171 Written standard
- 0 Registered in the IAGD
The Bouvier des Ardennes is a dog breed from Belgium. The FCI lists it as standard No. 171 in Group 1, Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs).
It is one of 375 dog breeds, varieties, and landraces in the IAGD Wiki catalogue. A dog of this breed registers in the IAGD like any other; the breed name is typed as free text on the record.
Contents
Recognition
A breed is recognised by a named body, under that body's own number, inside that body's own group, and the bodies do not always agree. The catalogue records what each one says.
- Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) lists it as Bouvier des Ardennes, standard No. 171, Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)), section Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs). Read the FCI breed standard.
Living with one
Every dog needs the same things whatever its breed: measured food and clean water, the vaccine series and the yearly visit, parasite prevention, sterilisation on the veterinarian's advice, and protection from the Philippine heat. The guides cover each one.
Start here
First-time dog owner guide
- 3 The first vet visit and the vaccination schedule
- 4 Food and water basics
- 7 Pets in the Philippine climate
Reference
- Kind
- Breed
- IAGD code
- DOG-0171
- FCI
- Standard No. 171. Group 1, Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs). Section Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs).
