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

Historical Background and DevelopmentThe Dutch Shepherd's history begins in the rural landscapes of the Netherlands, where these multi-purpose dogs worked as essential companions to shepherds and farmers. Their background dates back to the dawn of the 1800s, when they were bred to be all-purpose farm dogs skilled at tending flocks, pulling carts, p