THE OUTSTANDING DUTCH SHEPHERD: AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO AMONG THE NETHERLANDS' EXCEPTIONAL WORKING BREEDS BOOK

Historical Background and OriginsThe Dutch Shepherd's history starts in the rural landscapes of the Netherlands, where these flexible dogs functioned as essential companions to agricultural workers. Their history dates back to the beginning of the 1800s, when they were bred to be versatile farm dogs capable of herding sheep, pulling carts, guarding