Welcome to our website and meet my two shaggy friends, Kadmos and Aramis, the Bouvier des Flandres dogs!

While most of information on this website is –as usually for serious dog fanciers- about how wonderful my dogs are, how amazing are their pedigrees and puppies they have sired but I also wanted to tell you how it is to live with a Bouvier (..or two) being just pets at home, how much joy they give us and how they care in their doggy way about their people.

Kadmos came to live with us from Controversia Kennels owned by Ms Dorota Paz and his most striking characteristic we’ve noticed was an incredible composure – he is always in control of himself and doesn’t get excited easily. I believe that it would be very hard to make him angry and even if someone would be foolish enough to try that, Kadmos still would most likely have walked away in disgust like a true gentleman he certainly is would.. However it would be a different story in case of protecting his people – Bouviers are known for their determination and I feel sorry already for those who ever put themselves in path of their fury. After all, daytime they were used as any regular shepherd dog to control stock but at night their duty was to be a guard and watchdog as their keen senses made them perfect for the job.

That was him, Kadmos,  with his charming disposition and great intelligence who made mi love this breed so much. He is not only a quality show dog and a valuable stud but most of all a wonderful companion, member of our family and thanks to his sensitive and gentle nature, a volunteer therapy dog for my disabled sister. This extraordinary dog seems to completely understand her limitations and his affection, patience and unique bond they both share make great impact on my sister’s well-being – I don’t need to mention how grateful to him we all are for making her days a lot happier and brighter without even being expected or trained in this role. As it seems, compassion and care are not only human qualities and no wonder that it was easy to fall in love with such a special dog in general and Bouvier in particular!

After a while I came to conclusion that if one Bouvier is great, only better thing would be two  of them – and so came Aramis from Ukrainian kennel Grey Tetis. Galina Kalinichenko, the breeder, picked a magnificent specimen both as a show and a family dog and he proved it from the very first day by becoming a part of our household right away. But Aramis never had any problems making friends with either animals or people – now best buddy with Kadmos, they go together for daily romps in the country to meet and play with their many four- and two-legged friends. Aramis is a bit different in looks and disposition than Kadmos but just as gorgeous and  lovable  – somewhat bolder, more dynamic and spontaneous, he can be at times a little stubborn and independent but nonetheless very responsive and obedient and always ready to work.

Both dogs dote on all family members including our cats –  resident ones and live-out ferals coming just to get their fill from special food bowl we set up for them.

As Kadmos and Aramis developed into spectacular show dogs with excellent pedigrees it became important they pass their outstanding qualities onto next generation – and in due time, our blended human-Bouvier family started to grow. When I say “family” this is because we see their offspring and its owners as our adopted family members. We not only try to select most appropriate combinations of breeding lines our dogs can improve further but provide ongoing education to prospect and existing owners of our puppies. We determine which puppy would be best match for which home according to expectations, needs  and individual personality traits both people and pups. After placing our puppy we are always available to help with our experience in raising a happy and healthy Bouvier in all aspects of it such as grooming, feeding, training, health, etc. and as every family we get together on family reunions where everyone can meet their match in bragging about their super extraordinary Bouvier dogs.

I am very grateful that I’ve had a good luck to experience and enjoy this incomparable breed of dogs – their uniqueness in way they are among others and love and service they offer – as well as for meeting wonderful people through them. People who’ve came from all walks of life: dedicated breeders, devoted dog fanciers, even passersby enchanted by our Bouviers or public at dog shows asking questions and cheering at our wins. Some became our friends, others presented an important experience and insight and all were received with sincere gratitude. This why we would like now to take our turn in sharing our delight of owning a Bouvier des Flandres dog with others – just like some time ago, someone thoughtfully shared their joy with us…