Tonka - Bouvier Des Flandres Dog Available for Adoption in Santa Fe, Florida

Tonka is a 7-year-old male fawn Bouvier. He weighs about 102 lbs. and has cropped ears and docked tail. He is neutered.

He had a full veterinarian check up on 2/12/2026 including full blood work and heartworm test all results were negative or in expected range. On that date he was brought up to date on all is vaccines (rabies, lepto, bordetellla, and DA2PP). In March he had his teeth cleaned and booster for lepto. He was started on year around Spectrum Sentinel (supply good until Feb 2027) and placed on Effitix for flea and tick control (6-month supply) and he tolerates those medications well. He did well with the vet and the vet techs mentioned that he was great to deal with.
Tonka lived with 3 other Bouviers before going into foster care. Currently he resides with his foster in the mountains in Northern Colorado along with a senior 13-year-old male Bouv and 5-year-old female Bouv. He gets along really well with the other dogs. He gets 3 walks daily and does well on single leash or split leash with the female. He loves meeting new people and dogs, but can be overly exuberant upon first introductions. He has had a few doggie playdates and has done well with slow introductions. He has been introduced to basic agility play and is extremely light on his feet for his size. He can clear a 4-foot fence easily.

Tonka is very affectionate and tries to please. When not engaged in something, he will sleep on the bed with the female Bouv, in his dog bed, on the couch or behind his humans chair. He loves ear rubs, belly rubs, milk bone treats, and snuggling with his human while they read. He travels well in the car. Tonka is working on improving his leash manners and more advanced commands including hand signals. He tolerates grooming well including nail clipping and is getting used to the idea of having his teeth brushed.

If interested in adopting Tonka, please fill out an application at abrl.org. Contact Marcia natlcoord@abrl.org for more information.

The Bouvier des Flandres is a large and powerful herding dog known for its versatility, intelligence, and gentle nature. With a distinctive rugged appearance, this breed is characterized by its expressive eyes, beard, and double coat. Originating from Belgium, Bouviers are loyal family companions, protective guardians, and diligent workers. Their confident demeanor, combined with a calm yet assertive temperament, makes them excellent watchdogs and formidable competitors in various dog sports and activities.

The mission of the American Bouvier Rescue League, the rescue arm of the American Bouvier des Flandres Club, is to...