THE VERSATILE DUTCH SHEPHERD: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO AMONG THE NETHERLANDS' EXCEPTIONAL WORKING DOGS BOOK

Historical Background and DevelopmentThe Dutch Shepherd's history originates in the rural landscapes of the Netherlands, where these multi-purpose dogs worked as essential assistants to farmers and shepherds. Their history dates back to the dawn of the 1800s, when they were bred to be all-purpose farm dogs able to herding sheep, drawing carts, watc