The Bouvier des Flandres, The Dog of Flanders in the 1999 Warner Bros. film A Dog of Flanders HELP LABELING VIDEOS REQUESTED FROM BLOCKBUSTER Download Info Handouts and Press Releases Here WB's 'A Dog of Flanders' is a beautiful film.  We just don't want any parent who leaves the movie or shows the video to give in a kid whining 'I want a dog like that'  and to just go out and buy a Bouv - without really knowing what they are truly getting into.

THE BIG QUESTION !  Is this dog really  for you? Probably NOT... See why below..

The hard facts of life about living with the Bouvier certainly ought to discourage almost any interest spawned by the popularity of Patrasche in the movie, A Dog of Flanders.   Given what happened to the Dalmatian breed after the movie, 101 Dalmations, Bouvier owners here are especially concerned that folks new to the breed don't go overboard by buying a Bouvier without finding out what it's really like to live with one.

That's why www.bouvdogofflanders.com.  As you'll learn here, the Bouvier can make an excellent pet and companion for some, but all too often it ends up rejected and abandoned by the owner who can't stand the ever present stinky, wet beard and the coat maintenance, or who simply can't handle this large, stubborn breed. This should be a warning signal to YOU.  Owning a Bouvier is a really big challenge, and it is not to be undertaken lightly, or you, your family, and your crazed dog may be absolutely miserable. There's a reason that Bouvier rescue groups exist.  They look for qualified homes for abandoned Bouviers, and they're already busy.  The Bouv Buyer's Guide is a great place to start figuring if this dog can really fit into your lifestyle.  Find it and other info on www.bouvdogofflanders.com. Even though the movie may have made a Bouvier seem to be an ideal child's pet, in many cases it's probably not. That's why you also need to read So you're thinking of a Bouvier?  You'll be glad you did check it out!  Also, you may be surprised with what present Bouv owners have to say to you.  Just click here. Frankly, there are good reasons why many, if not most, should choose a different breed of dog, and you find them linked to this website.  You've just got to ask again why NOT to buy a Bouvier.

So, be sure you don't forget to click on the other links below, and please e-mail questions, comments, experiences and suggestions to bouvdogofflanders@usa.net
 

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