THE VERSATILE DUTCH SHEPHERD: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO AMONG THE NETHERLANDS' MOST NOTABLE WORKING BREEDS BOOK

Historical Background and DevelopmentThe Dutch Shepherd's history begins in the countryside landscapes of the Netherlands, where these adaptable dogs served as vital 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 skilled at herding sheep, pulling carts, protectin