THE OUTSTANDING DUTCH SHEPHERD: AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO ONE OF THE NETHERLANDS' EXCEPTIONAL WORKING DOGS BOOK

Historical Background and EvolutionThe Dutch Shepherd's legacy originates in the pastoral landscapes of the Netherlands, where these adaptable dogs worked as vital assistants to farmers and shepherds. Their background dates back to the early 1800s, when they were bred to be multi-functional farm dogs able to herding sheep, drawing carts, guarding c