Bouvier Des Flandres vs German Shepherd

Compare the Bouvier Des Flandres to the German Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bouvier Des Flandres and German Shepherds.

Bouvier Des Flandres vs German Shepherd
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
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General Details
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
75-95 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Origin Country
Belgium
Germany
Origin Year
1912 AD
1899 AD
Temperament
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Traits
Needy
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Above Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Heart problems
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Lens luxation
Panosteitis
Megaesophagus
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy
Degenerative myelopathy
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Retinal dysplasia
Seborrheic dermatitis
Heart problems
Blindness
Diabetes
Wobbler Syndrome
Osteochondrosis
Cruciate ligament rupture
Pannus
Digestive problems
Lupus
Vitiligo
Paralysis
Perianal fistula
Chronic diarrhea
Nail bed disease
Myasthenia gravis
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia B
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Bouvier Des Flandres
German Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
White
White
Black
Black
Black and Cream
Black and Cream
Black and Red
Black and Red
Black and Silver
Black and Silver
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Gray
Gray
Liver
Liver
White
White
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