History:

The origin is As assistants to cattle and shepherds, such as pulling carts, etc. The ancestral origin is still unclear, but some outstanding species were found in the Flemish plains in the 19th century, and three remained until 1965, when they were all incorporated into the same standard. In 1922, the breed was established in Belgium. The dog is known for being brave and loyal.

Participated in the First World War and was used to pass information and find ambulance for the wounded. Used to be, guard dog, guard dog and drag dog. Ideal for pastures (farms), the rough double coat can help him withstand a variety of harsh climatic conditions, allowing him to perform most of the tough tasks. It is also often used as a rescue or messenger dog. Modern people find him just as good as a family companion as a guardian or guard dog. His physical condition, intellectual characteristics, demeanor, combined with his ability to smell, his intelligence and initiative, make him a good tracker and dog too. And his character is not as rude and fierce as his appearance, but very peaceful and stable.

Flemish Cattle Dog Alias: Flemish Cattle Dog He is very agile, heroic, and bold, but displays a calm, good demeanor, a stable character, determined Will and brave character. Click to enter Flemish Cattle DogsClub

Origin:

Belgium/France.

Character:

He is very agile, heroic, and bold, but displays a calm, good demeanor, a stable character, a determined will, and a courageous character. Its eyes are alert and talented, revealing its intelligence, energy and daring.

In its natural environment, it is gentle and calm.

FCI Criteria:

[body size]

Height at the withers: The height measurement point should be at the withers At the highest point, males are about 24.5 inches to 27.5 inches; females are about 23.5 to 26.5 inches. The ideal height at the withers should be between the upper and lower limits, 26 inches for males; 25 inches for females. Any gender, shoulder height exceeding the upper limit or less than the lower limit, is a serious defect. Proportion: The length of the body (the distance from the front of the shoulder blades to the buttocks) is equal to the height at the withers. Those who are too long are faults and will be severely punished. Physique: Strong in structure, strong in bones, well muscled, without any sign of heaviness or clumsiness.

[head]

The proportions of the head are impressive, especially the beard and mustache. In good proportion to the body and body structure. Expression: Bold and alert. Eyes: Neither protruding nor sunken in the eye socket. Oval, when viewed from the side, the axis is horizontal. The color of the eyes is dark brown, the color of the eye circles is black, there is no lack of pigment, and the nictitating membrane is faintly visible. Yellow eyes or light-colored eyes are serious faults, as are squinting, squinting or harsh expressions. Ears: Set high and wide. In the case of clipped ears, the profile is triangular and the size is appropriate for the head. The medial corner is in line with the lateral corner of the eye. Ears that are placed too low or too close together are serious faults. Skull: Well developed and flat, slightly less wide than long, the outline of the skull and the outline of the muzzle seen from the side are parallel to each other. The distance between the ears is wide, and the groove at the front is faintly visible. Stop: The stop is more pronounced than it actually is due to the erect eyebrows. The ratio of the length of the head to the length of the muzzle should be: 3/2. Muzzle: Broad, strong, full, tapering towards the nose, but not truncated or too pointed. A narrow, truncated muzzle is a defect. Nose: Large, black, well developed, with rounded edges and open nostrils. A brown, pink or smudged nose is a serious defect. Cheeks are flat, sloping, lips are dry (no loose skin) and snug. The upper and lower jaws are powerful and of equal length. Teeth: Strong, white and healthy, with a scissors bite. Both the upper jaw and or the lower jaw are serious faults.

[Neck, Topline, Body]

Neck: Strong and muscular, gradually widening towards the shoulders. Viewed from the side, the neck is gently arched and proudly lifted. A short, fat neck is a defect. No fat. Back: Short, broad, muscular, with a level topline. The back is supple and flexible, but shows no signs of weakness. BODY OR Trunk: Powerful, broad and short, chest broad and deep to the elbows. Ribs deep and well-spread. The first rib is slightly curved, the others are well expanded and sloping back to give the right depth to the chest. Ribs that are flat or sideways are serious defects. Flank or Loin: Broad, short and muscular without slack. The abdomen is raised very slightly. The topline extends imperceptibly to the curve of the hips and is exceptionally wide. A sunken or sloping hip is a serious defect. Tail: The tail is docked, and 2~3 coccyx vertebrae are preserved. The position is high, and it is in a line with the tail vertebra. It is better to lift up high when exercising. If a dog born without a tail is not a defect.

[Forequarters]

Bone solid, muscular and straight. Shoulders fairly long, well muscled but not shoulder-resistant, set back. The shoulder blades are roughly the same length as the upper arm and, when standing, form an angle slightly greater than 90 degrees. Steep shoulder blades are faults. Elbows: Close to the body and parallel to each other. Elbows that are too close or too far from the body are faults. Viewed from either side or front, the forearms are perfectly straight (perfect), parallel to each other and perpendicular to the ground. The muscles are very well developed and the bones are solid. Wrist: In line with forearm, solid bone. Flank: fairly short, slightly sloping. Dewclaws can be removed. Fore and hind paws are round and compact, neither turning outward nor inward; toes close and arched; toenails black and strong; pads thick and hard.

[hindquarters]

Strong, muscular, with broad, powerful thighs. Viewed from the front or back, they are both parallel to the forelimbs. Legs: Moderately long and well muscled, neither too straight nor too sloping. The rear knee joint is properly angled. Hocks: Strong, close to the ground. When standing, the hocks are straight and parallel to each other when viewed from behind. During exercise, they can neither turn outward nor inward. There is a slight angle at the hock joints. Scythe legs or bull legs are serious defects. Metatarsals: Strong and sloping, rounded, perpendicular to the ground when standing. If dewclaws are born, they must be removed. The paws are the same as the forelimbs.

[COAT]

The messy, double coat is built to withstand hard work in a variety of harsh climates. The outer coat is coarse and messy; the inner undercoat is fine, soft and dense. The coat may be trimmed slightly to accentuate the body. Excessive trimming, which spoils its natural appearance (roughness), should be avoided. The "clip coat" (the coat on the body) is rough to the touch, dry, and can be trimmed if desired, leaving about 2.5 inches in length. Too long, too short, silky, woolly coats are all faults. The hair is messy but not frizzy. The hair on the head is short, and on the upper part of the back, the hair is particularly dense but still retains a waterproof layer. A flat coat, showing a lack of undercoat, is a serious defect. Beard and Mustache: Very thick, with short, coarse hair on the upper part of the muzzle. The mustache on the upper lip is thick, and the beard on the chin is thick and rough, creating a rough appearance that is characteristic of this breed. Eyebrows: Erect hair accentuates the shape of the eyes, but must never cover them.

[color]

From camel to black, including salt and pepper, gray, and tabby. Small white star spots on the chest are permitted. Other colors such as /FONT allow no distinction between good and bad colors.

[GAIT]

Judging must be taken into consideration, and should have a stretch, broad, and proud gait commensurate with body structure. The extension of the forequarters should be matched and balanced with the drive of the hindquarters. The back, during a fast trot, remains stable and level. In general, correct gait shows the accuracy of body structure and construction. So, if the body structure of the Flemish Shepherd is reasonable and accurate, the footprint should be a single track during a fast trot.

[Temperament]

The Flemish Herding Dog is a calm breed, determined, determined and brave. Violence or shyness are flaws