The Versatile Dutch Shepherd: A Complete Guide to Among the Netherlands' Exceptional Working Dogs Book
Historical Background and EvolutionThe Dutch Shepherd's story begins in the rural landscapes of the Netherlands, where these adaptable dogs worked as indispensable assistants to shepherds and farmers. Their heritage dates back to the dawn of the 1800s, when they were bred to be all-purpose farm dogs able to tending flocks, drawing carts, guarding c