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Bouvier des Ardennes
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Bouvier des Ardennes is a rare dog breed from Belgium. Originating in the Ardennes region, these dogs were used as drover's dogs, especially herding and protecting cattle. The loss of farms in the area led to serious decline in the numbers of these dogs until 1985 when some breeders found a few dogs and used the original breed standard as their guide in re-introducing the dog.
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👁形貌
The Bouvier des Ardennes is a robust, medium-sized dog that prioritizes function and strength over elegance. It has a short, stocky build with a heavier bone structure than its size suggests and a powerful head. They should be short, compact, and well-muscled. Its rough, wiry coat, along with its mustache and small beard, give it a formidable look. The breed is judged in its natural stance, without physical contact from the handler and the breed is not stacked in the show ring. The Bouvier De Ardennes can come in any colour except white. It is usually found in brindled or peppered variety. It
📜源流
Herding dogs have been found in the Belgian Ardennes since at least the 19th century. Bred to withstand the region's harsh climate, tough work, and difficult terrain, only the hardiest and most hardworking dogs were selected for tasks like herding cows, sheep, pigs, and horses. During the World Wars, these dogs were used as poacher's dogs. By the end of the 19th century, these dogs resembled sheepdogs but were larger, stronger, and more aggressive. Belgian dog shows introduced classes for drover’s dogs to establish their specific type and a breed standard was published in 1923. Designed to be