Resources

Jan Rifkinson’s Bouvier des Flandres web site This site is owned & maintained by a Bouvier lover.  It is a valuable resource for information, breeders, events and anything Bouvier! Len Gaska’s Bouvier Site Lots of links, Bouvier information, Rescue & Adoption Information & Mailing list links Angel’s Lair   “The world wild web residence of Jim Engel, the infamous Angel of Marengo”and the author of one of the definitive books on the Bouvier.  An interesting overview of the Breed, the problems facing it and it’s history.  

Registries & Certifications:

OFA – 
The most used certification and registry for many genetic problems.  Search the data base (free) to verify a dogs certification!  Most common OFA certification is Hips, with elbows being a close second.  They  offer certification for Heart and Thyroid, both issues that affect Bouviers.  Also offered is certification or registration for a host of other issues that don’t normally affect Bouviers

CERF-
The standard Registry for Eye evaluations.

Penn-Hip
Penn-hip is a different type of evaluation for the hips.  It rates the elasticity of the joints as well as the overall appearance.

Informative sites:

Bouvier SAS research Project

Thyroid Testing in Dogs

The other side of Spay & Neutering before the dog is mature –
We all know that spaying or neutering before the dog reaches sexual maturity prevents unplanned puppies.  This well written article discusses the negative side of Spaying or Neutering a dog too young.

Cascade Bouvier des Flandres Club(Oregon/Northwest) North American Working Bouvier Association(National) American Bouvier des Flandres Club (National)

Working Bouvier Sites:

French Working Bouvier Site

French Ring Sport:

North American Ring Association

Training & Training Equipment:

CanAm K-9 (Training, French Ring, All types of equipment)

These sites may not be Bouvier specific, but the idea is the same. Finding a Responsible Breeder How do I find Good Puppy? Written for the Bull Mastiff – but applies to just about any dog! Animal Welfare & Legislation: