Appearance
The Bouvier is a powerfully built, compact, rough-coated dog of rugged appearance. It gives the impression of size and strength without clumsiness or heaviness. Perhaps their most notable feature is the impressive head which is highlighted by a heavy beard and mustache. The ears and tail of the Bouvier are sometimes cropped, though several countries have outlawed such practices.
Size
The weight of males should range from 85 to 100 pounds; they are powerfully built.
Coat and Color
Bouviers should have a thick double coat, which can be fawn, black, grey brindle, or "pepper and salt" in color. Bouviers are sometimes considered non-shedding, but in fact do lose a small amount of hair. Most of the hair they lose is caught within the double coat which results in matting. They require weekly brushing and combing to maintain the coat. In addition to weekly brushing, the coat should be trimmed by either the owner or a groomer approximately every 6-8 weeks if it is to be a show-dog. Trimming requires practice to achieve the proper look.