Abken Bouviers
- Raleigh, NC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Emmy W., the breeder behind Abken Bouviers located in Raleigh, NC. I am an experienced and knowledgeable breeder, dedicated to producing high-quality Bouvier des Flandres. My focus is on maintaining the Bouvier des Flandres breed standard by raising sound, healthy puppies with excellent temperaments; future stars in performance, conformation, or as companions.
Q. & A. with Emmy
Why did you start breeding?
I regularly participate in conformation shows, as well as many performance events, and started breeding to continue and improve upon my prized Bouvier des Flandres line.What makes your program special?
I am devoted to ensuring there are happy and healthy Bouvier des Flandres for others to enjoy, and do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed. I am so happy to be able to share these wonderful dogs with other loving families and individuals.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Emmy
Emmy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Emmy to learn more details about pricing.
“Once pregnancy is confirmed for a particular litter, those on the waitlist will be notified, and a deposit will then be required to hold a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emmy may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Emmy offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Emmy directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emmy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Raleigh, NC
4259 miles away
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More about Emmy
Club memberships
Emmy is a member of Durham Kennel Club , Southern California Bouvier des Flandres Club, Greater Washington Bouvier des Flandres Club, and American Bouvier des Flandres Club.
Emmy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Emmy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Emmy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Abken Bouviers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Spyder, dad
Bouvier des Flandres
About Spyder
Spyder is a male Bouvier des Flandres. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Emmy decided to make him part of their program. Emmy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Abken Bouviers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Bouvier des Flandres.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Dentition
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, DNA Repository
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
