Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Gentle
Fearless
Spirited
Cheerful

Familiar
Intelligent
Protective
Gentle
Loyal
Rational

Chonzers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Bouvier des Flandress are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Chonzers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Bouvier des Flandres if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Belgium

Miniature Schnauzer and Bichon Frise

sheepdog, mastiff, beauceron, griffon

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

1600s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Gray
Brown
Pied

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Brindle

Chonzers have short coats.

Bouvier des Flandress have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Straight

A Chonzer can have a litter of 3-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bouvier des Flandres can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Ear Infections
Allergies
Bladder Stones

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Hemophilia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Myotonia

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Bloat
Megaesophagus
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Laryngeal Paralysis

Blood Test
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays

Eye
Hip
Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Throat
Endoscopy

Chonzers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Bouvier des Flandress' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Chonzer has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Bouvier des Flandres has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Chonzers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Bouvier des Flandress sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Sleep, Swim, Play, Chase, Cuddling, Chasing balls, Meeting people, Chewing, Running, Fetch, Snuggle time, Walking, Walk, Dog Parks, Cuddles, Playdate, Tug-of-war, Play ball, Car rides, Catch treats, Playing, Beach, Boat ride, Eating Snacks

Walk, Everything

Chonzers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Bouvier des Flandress are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chonzer, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bouvier des Flandres, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chonzers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bouvier des Flandress usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Chonzer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Bouvier des Flandres is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chonzer is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bouvier des Flandres is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Chonzer is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Bouvier des Flandres is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Chonzers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Bouvier des Flandress make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Chonzers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Bouvier des Flandress are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Chonzers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Bouvier des Flandress are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Chonzers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Bouvier des Flandress are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Chonzers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bouvier des Flandress have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Chonzers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Bouvier des Flandress are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.