How long does a Bouvier des Flandres live?

The listed lifespan for a Bouvier des Flandres is 10–12 years.

How tall is a Bouvier des Flandres?

The listed height for a Bouvier des Flandres is 24.5–27.5 in (male), 23.5–26.5 in (female).

Is a Bouvier des Flandres good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Bouvier des Flandres is 3 out of 5.

When is a Bouvier des Flandres full grown?

The growth size band for a Bouvier des Flandres is up to 24 months.

Herding Group

Bouvier des Flandres

Bouvier des Flandres is a giant dog in the Herding Group. Adult weight is 70–110 lb, height is 24.5–27.5 in (male), 23.5–26.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Strong-willed, Courageous, Affectionate.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight70–110 lb

SizeGiant GroupHerding Group

Height

24.5–27.5 in (male), 23.5–26.5 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

4 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 0.8 years longer than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 90 lb is about 26 lb lighter than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is Flanders (France, Belgium, Netherlands). The coat is described as double, rough, medium. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, close to the group average of 4.1 for the Herding Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 4 out of 5, so a professional schedule is realistic. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 100 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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