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

Historical Background and OriginsThe Dutch Shepherd's legacy starts in the pastoral landscapes of the Netherlands, where these flexible dogs worked as essential partners to agricultural workers. Their background dates back to the beginning of the 1800s, when they were bred to be all-purpose farm dogs skilled at herding sheep, drawing carts, guardin