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

Historical Background and DevelopmentThe Dutch Shepherd's history originates in the rural landscapes of the Netherlands, where these multi-purpose dogs functioned as essential companions to shepherds and farmers. Their background dates back to the beginning of the 1800s, when they were established to be all-purpose farm dogs skilled at tending floc