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

Historical Background and OriginsThe Dutch Shepherd's legacy starts in the pastoral landscapes of the Netherlands, where these multi-purpose dogs worked as essential partners to shepherds and farmers. Their background dates back to the dawn of the 1800s, when they were bred to be all-purpose farm dogs skilled at herding sheep, pulling carts, protec