THE VERSATILE DUTCH SHEPHERD: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO AMONG THE NETHERLANDS' DISTINGUISHED 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 assistants to farmers and shepherds. Their history dates back to the dawn of the 1800s, when they were bred to be all-purpose farm dogs able to herding sheep, drawing carts, watchin