Sarplaninac
VS
Bouvier des Flandres
Sarplaninac vs Bouvier des Flandres
Compare Sarplaninac and Bouvier des Flandres side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Sarplaninac
Bouvier des Flandres
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
57 – 62 cm
59 – 68 cm
Weight
30 – 45 kg
27 – 40 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
7 – 10 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
4/5
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Characteristics
Sarplaninac
Large
Bouvier des Flandres
Super smart
Protective
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Sarplaninac
The Sarplaninac is a large, rustic Balkan livestock guardian, calm and serious yet deeply loyal to its family. It has a thick weatherproof double coat and strong territorial instincts, needs space, firm but fair handling, steady exercise, and careful socialization with strangers and other dogs.
About Bouvier des Flandres
Powerful, rugged herding dog from Flanders, medium‑large with a thick, tousled double coat and bearded face. Calm yet serious, strongly loyal and protective, it needs early socialization, confident positive training, regular mental challenges, and plenty of daily exercise.
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