THE OUTSTANDING DUTCH SHEPHERD: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO AMONG THE NETHERLANDS' EXCEPTIONAL WORKING DOGS BOOK

Historical Background and DevelopmentThe Dutch Shepherd's story begins in the pastoral landscapes of the Netherlands, where these flexible dogs served as indispensable companions to farmers and shepherds. Their history dates back to the beginning of the 1800s, when they were developed to be all-purpose farm dogs skilled at herding sheep, drawing ca