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 countryside landscapes of the Netherlands, where these versatile dogs functioned as crucial partners to agricultural workers. Their history dates back to the early 1800s, when they were bred to be multi-functional farm dogs able to herding sheep, pulling carts, watching