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

Historical Background and DevelopmentThe Dutch Shepherd's history begins in the rural landscapes of the Netherlands, where these versatile dogs functioned as crucial companions to farmers and shepherds. Their heritage dates back to the early 1800s, when they were developed to be all-purpose farm dogs able to herding sheep, drawing carts, guarding c