THE OUTSTANDING DUTCH SHEPHERD: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO AMONG THE NETHERLANDS' DISTINGUISHED WORKING BREEDS BOOK

Historical Background and DevelopmentThe Dutch Shepherd's story begins in the pastoral landscapes of the Netherlands, where these flexible dogs worked as indispensable assistants to agricultural workers. Their heritage dates back to the early 1800s, when they were bred to be all-purpose farm dogs skilled at herding sheep, drawing carts, watching ov