The Bouvier des Flandres dog breed was originated in Flanders, Belgium. The French name of the breed means, literally ‘Cow Herder of Flanders‘, referring to the Flemish origin of the breed. Other names of the breed are Toucheur de Boeuf (cattle driver), Vlaamse Koehond (flemish cow dog), Vuilbaard (dirty beard) and Flanders Cattle Dog.