Belgian Tervuren vs Bouvier Des Flandres

Compare the Belgian Tervuren to the Bouvier Des Flandres. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Tervurens and Bouvier Des Flandres.

Belgian Tervuren vs Bouvier Des Flandres
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
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General Details
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Origin Country
Belgium
Belgium
Origin Year
1895 AD
1912 AD
Temperament
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High to Very High
Grooming Needs
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Heart problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Belgian Tervuren
Bouvier Des Flandres
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Cream and Black
Cream and Black
Fawn and Black
Fawn and Black
Mahogany and Black
Mahogany and Black
Silver and Black
Silver and Black
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
White
White
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