The Dutch Shepherd: An In-Depth Guide to One of the Netherlands' Exceptional Working Dogs Book
Historical Background and EvolutionThe Dutch Shepherd's legacy starts in the pastoral landscapes of the Netherlands, where these multi-purpose dogs worked as essential partners to shepherds and farmers. Their history dates back to the dawn of the 1800s, when they were bred to be all-purpose farm dogs able to herding sheep, drawing carts, guarding c