Bouvier des Flandres

American  

[boo-vyey duh flan-derz, boo-vyey dey flahn-dr^uh] / buˈvyeɪ də ˈflæn dərz, bu vyeɪ deɪ ˈflɑ̃ drə /

noun

plural

Bouviers des Flandres

1. one of a Belgian breed of dogs having eyebrows, a mustache and a beard, and a rough, wiry, tousled coat ranging in color from fawn to pepper-and-salt, gray, brindle, or black.

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Etymology

Origin of Bouvier des Flandres

1930–35; < French: literally, cowherd of Flanders, from their use with cattle

Example Sentences

Over in Europe, many police departments use a breed called the Bouvier des Flandres, who are known for being both very smart and very brave.

From Fox News

Ronald Reagan had Lucky, a fluffy black Bouvier des Flandres.

From Salon

None more than McLean, the widow of an Air Force officer who once ran a kennel and bred hundreds of Bouvier des Flandres for sale and show.

From Washington Post

At the next table, Hatch, a 3-year-old gray Bouvier des Flandres received a final clipping and brushing.

From New York Times