Bouvier breeders Bouvier des Flandres Breeder Ontario Quebec Nobleair Kennels

Our maples are on hilly terrain, so we use a gravity-flow, pipe-line system to take the sap from the tapped trees to the storage tank. While we string lines and tap trees the Bouviers are busy companions, never out of earshot while exploring every rock and cranny around. As complex as the network of lines becomes, the dogs move easily under, over and around them,- never disturbing the connections.

Bernard boiling syrup.

"Keeping Dad Company"
Bernard and Nobleair's Benjamin.

The gathered sap must then be boiled carefully for many hours to reduce it to syrup. Forty litres of sap will make only one litre of syrup.

Bernard keeping the stove hot.

During the long evaporation stage the Bouviers keep us amused with their games and antics.

Nobleair's Benjamin, Gemstone, and Juanita

Being ever watchful for good sticks, they help feed the hungry stoves used to heat the pans of syrup.

"Stick for the Fire"
Nobleair's Benjamin

"Wood for the Fire"
Nobleair's Gemstone

Finished Syrup and Maple Bouv Cookies

The best part of making Maple Syrup is in the tasting. Our Bouviers know that with fresh syrup comes Mom’s Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes, and that there are always enough for everyone. Then there are the Bouv Biscuits, with just a taste of syrup,- crunchy and yummy, and very well earned.

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