THE OUTSTANDING DUTCH SHEPHERD: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO AMONG THE NETHERLANDS' EXCEPTIONAL WORKING BREEDS BOOK

Historical Background and EvolutionThe Dutch Shepherd's history begins in the rural landscapes of the Netherlands, where these multi-purpose dogs functioned as crucial partners to agricultural workers. Their heritage dates back to the early 1800s, when they were bred to be versatile farm dogs able to herding sheep, drawing carts, protecting childre