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 countryside landscapes of the Netherlands, where these flexible dogs worked as crucial companions to agricultural workers. Their heritage dates back to the early 1800s, when they were developed to be versatile farm dogs able to herding sheep, pulling carts, protecti