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

Historical Background and EvolutionThe Dutch Shepherd's history begins in the pastoral 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 versatile farm dogs able to tending flocks, drawing carts, prote