19. Bouvier Des Flandres
Average Price: $2,000*
Country of Origin: Northern Belgium
The Bouvier des Flandres is a herding dog that came from Belgium. It used to help on farms, doing tough jobs like moving cattle, pulling carts, and herding sheep. Nowadays, it works as a guard and police dog in Europe (American police prefer German Shepherds or Belgian Malinois).
The Bouvier can seem distant with people it doesn’t know, but it’s not mean. In fact, it’s great with families and very loyal. It’s also calmer than some other kinds of dogs. Here’s a fun fact: The name “Bouvier des Flandres” comes from the place where it was first bred, Flanders, Belgium.
As said by Animal Planet, Bouviers des Flandres can grow to weigh 70 to 100 pounds and stand 23-26 inches tall at the shoulder. These big dogs usually live for about ten to twelve years. Even if your family isn’t using them on a farm, these dogs need a lot of exercise and things to do.
