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Emo hair. raddewey, Flickr Name: Bouvier des Flandres Personality: As the American Bouvier des Flandres Club puts it, this Belgian breed is "agile, alert and intelligent, with character of great spirit and fearlessness; yet, he is serene in disposition, and has an even temperament." The Dog Breed Info Center adds that a Bouvier "may look intimidating, but is actually pleasant-natured and gentle," and, perhaps most impressively, "this dog's loyalty is world-famous." Grooming: Though it's a long-haired breed, "the unique qualities of the Bouvier coat keep shedding problems to a minimum," says the American Bouvier des Flandres Club. "The longer, harsh guard hairs of the outercoat tend to ...

Photo: Zia Nizami, BND Five year-old Carter Kalbfleisch is autistic. He doesn't talk, has temper tantrums and anxiety attacks, is prone to running out of the house, and suffers from Pica, "a disorder that compels him to eat anything new to him, such as rocks or mulch or other nonfood items," reports the Belleville News-Democrat. But since a salt and pepper Bouvier de Flandres dog named Corbin came into Carter's life in July, the change in the little boy has been startling. According to the Belleville News-Democrat, Carter's parents, Chris and Melissa Kalbfleisch, were overjoyed to hear him utter his first words, telling Corbin to "wait" and to "hold." They were able to start taking ...