VISIT TO THE U.S.A.
with the
« Clos de la Luette »
Breeders
in April 2006
We were given
an
Extremely warm
and friendly
by the Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Honoury Secretary
and members
of the
BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
CLUB OF CALIFORNIA
At their request,
I was able to compare,
each of their Bouvier des Flandres,
with the French Breed Standard.
It was an extremely pleasant
and constructive task,
for both myself
and the Club of California.
Overall,
I found the Californian Bouviers
to be of a high standard
...
Nathalie NICOLAS
First and foremost, the basic necessities
for the show ...
Made in California
Ten minutes from
LOS ANGELES
At the INDUSTRY HILLS CITY STUD FARM
Well it's America ...
And America
wouldn't be complete
Without Americans!
Ah! the Bouviers !...
A touch of grooming !
That touch of class
That can be decisive...
Don't budge an inch!
A hug for a Bouvier
It's a consolation when your own dogs...
Are so far away
Whether its an American
or French « BouBou »
'All you need is Love »...
Taking a peek at the teeth!
The final touch !
The alignment of the back !
Everybody's busy before the judging takes place !
What about a bit of relaxation ?
Let's get down to business...
What's this?
An apricot coloured Bouvier des Flandres?
And so surprisingly to French eyes...
it's Champion of the USA !
The BouBou takes its examination watched attentively
by its professional handler!
We'll soon be uncorking the Champagne...
What's the result ?
OK !
And now...
Be careful !
BouBou's got a soft spot
for titbit!
These American BouBous
really appreciate their food!
Well now it's time
for serious business...
Don't budge an inch !
Keeping the morale
of the troups up...
A final inspection !
The final competitors are being judged...
No more bets please !
Champagne !
It's over !!!
It's time to pack
everything back up...
One more for the road !
A few mimed explanations !
It's great to be
understood !
We were invited to stay with Judith, Angie and Sheila.
in Riverside Valley
for the TAN tests with respect to self-protection using a decoy.
These tests were carried out on their respective BouBous,
by my husband RAY.
All the following Bouviers des Flandres
had never bitten,
and had never undergone
any training.
And in spite of this lack of experience ...
Every single dog demonstrated they were attracted to this
discipline...
REALLY FANTASTIC...
I congratulate them
for have preserved their
BOUVIER DES FLANDRES TEMPERAMENT
EARLY & RUTHIE
7 months old
EARLY & RUTHIE
7 months old
Don't touch my mistress !
Just what is he up to ?
Ray performs a few...
dance steps...
A bit of provocation...
Self-defense...
Astonishment...
Watch out!
Is it a bad guy?
At last
a reaction !
I've got the hang of it now !
Triggering of the
reaction...
Judith et Angie
A great time
is being had by all !
Let's do it again!
Encouraging BouBou...
If he comes any closer !
BRAVA 3 years old..
My favourite !
So then
when I'm up against the
tough guys...
We'll get down to brass
tacks...
For a novice !
It was just great !
Yes it's really biting hard !
Why not try something
a bit tougher ?
With jaws wide open !
Please....
I'll even pull
the mistress along too !
SUPER BRAVA!
A fine looking BouBou...
With a great Temperament!
He won't let go !
If he comes back !
Well really !
Here he is again !
You soon get the hang of it !
Sociability intact...
People on the other side
of the Atlantic...
Love their
Boubous des Flandres
just as much
as we in France do!
The American way
of Presenting
BouBou!
Still in the American style !
French-style presentation !
Once more "à la Française "
Hope to see you again soon !!!
THE END
A big « Thank You » to Judith, Sheila and Angie
for the fantastic day we spent with both them
and their BouBous...
We'll be expecting them with the greatest
of pleasure very soon
in FRANCE!
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Our Bouviers des Flandres How could this Breed, the Bouvier des Flandres
have aroused my interest so much that,
I had the privilege of Accompanying this dog throughout its Life?
I'd never settle for any other Breed
than the Bouvier des Flandres.
I must say that behind its Gruff Appearance
This Dog hides such a Good-hearted Temperament.
Then there is that mutual understanding
that Develops between a Man, a Woman or Child.
and a Bouvier des Flandres
can Never be Destroyed.
This Link is as Strong as the Formidable Profile
and Unruffled Strength so characteristic of the Bouvier des Flandres.
This Dog becomes an authentic “Nanny”
when Children are Around,
But Burglars Beware! The Bouvier becomes a Real Security Guard,
In the Home, it's a Guard Dog.
It's highly developed Sense of Smell makes it a Highly-Prized Dog ,
for Tracking and Searching
It is an Unequalled Life-Saver in Water,
When you Hike or go on Walking Tours, it trots along Tirelessly with Tremendous Stamina,
It is indifferent to Bad Weather and a Rustic Animal ,
When used as a Working Dog, it's attentive and Hard-Working. It has Tremendous Endurance,
It becomes the Ideal Companion in the Home,
In my Opinion, there will never be enough Definitions to qualify
our dear BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
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