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

Historical Background and DevelopmentThe Dutch Shepherd's legacy begins in the rural landscapes of the Netherlands, where these multi-purpose dogs worked as essential partners to farmers and shepherds. Their heritage dates back to the dawn of the 1800s, when they were developed to be multi-functional farm dogs able to herding sheep, drawing carts,