Bouvier des Flandres has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Whoodle has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Familiar
Intelligent
Protective
Gentle
Loyal
Rational

Playful
Friendly
Active
Energetic
Strong
Confident

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

Whoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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.

Whoodles are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Belgium

United States

sheepdog, mastiff, beauceron, griffon

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier and Poodle

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

Not recognized by any clubs.

1600s

Mid 1900's

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Brindle

Black
Red
Brown
Silver
Cream

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

Whoodles have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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.

A Whoodle can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Bouvier des Flandress are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Whoodles have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Bouvier des Flandres breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Whoodles typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Sebaceous Adenitis
Kidney Problems
Addison's Disease
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Bloat
Megaesophagus
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Laryngeal Paralysis

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies

Eye
Hip
Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Throat
Endoscopy

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
Heart
Eye examination

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

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

Bouvier des Flandress need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Whoodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Bouvier des Flandress bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Whoodles are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Bouvier des Flandres dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While Whoodle dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Walk, Everything

Walking, Walks, fetch

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.

Whoodles 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Whoodle, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

In general most Whoodles usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Bouvier des Flandress have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Whoodle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Bouvier des Flandres should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Whoodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 70-90 pound (32 - 41 kg) Bouvier des Flandres feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 20-45 pound (9 - 20 kg) Whoodle feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Whoodle is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 per day.

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 average per month expenses of a Whoodle is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Whoodles have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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.

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

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

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

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

Whoodles are not cat friendly.

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

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

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

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

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

Whoodles may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.