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

Historical Background and EvolutionThe Dutch Shepherd's story starts in the pastoral landscapes of the Netherlands, where these multi-purpose dogs worked as crucial companions to farmers and shepherds. Their history dates back to the early 1800s, when they were established to be multi-functional farm dogs capable of herding sheep, drawing carts, pr