THE VERSATILE DUTCH SHEPHERD: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO AMONG THE NETHERLANDS' MOST NOTABLE 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 partners to shepherds and farmers. Their history dates back to the dawn of the 1800s, when they were developed to be all-purpose farm dogs skilled at herding sheep, drawing c