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Bouvier literally means bovine herder in French. Both Belgium and France have a region called Flandres and both countries have claimed the breed, and the FCI has dubbed it "Franco-Belgian" as a result.
Some cynologists do not exclude a Southern-European influence as Flanders was long occupied by the Spaniards.
Bouviers were prized as drovers and guardians, but many types, such as the Bouvier de Moerman and the Bouvier de Roulers were lost alltogether. One man can be credited by saving the Bouvier the Flandres from extinction, namely the Belgian Army veterinarian Captain Darby.
Temperament
The Bouvier des Flandres is an excellent guard dog, which possesses an incredible scent. Despite its bold and determined temperament, it is very obedient and loyal.
