BOUVIER des FLANDRES — A 
native of Belgium, the Bouvier is 
used to drive cattle and as an all- 
around farm dog. The early ex¬ 
amples of Bouviers were dogs of 
great size and rough appearance, 
and not uniform as to size, weight, 
and color. Due to careful breeding, 
however, great improvement was 
made. He is large and rugged, with 
much vigor and energy. He stands 
from 23j/2 to TlYi inches in height, 
and has a rough, hard, and wiry coat. In color 
salt, grey, brindle, and black. 
is fawn, pepper and 
NEWFOUNDLAND — This breed originated in Newfoundland but 
his ancestors came from Europe. He is a fine watchdog and is also used 
to pull carts or carry bur¬ 
dens. In this country he 
is kept as a companion, 
guard and friend. He is a 
large dog, standing about 
28 inches and weighing 
from 140 to 150 pounds. 
His coat is flat, dense, and 
water-resistant, and is jet 
black in color. The Land¬ 
seer type is white and 
black or bronze. 
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