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

Historical Background and DevelopmentThe Dutch Shepherd's history originates in the pastoral landscapes of the Netherlands, where these multi-purpose dogs worked as indispensable assistants to agricultural workers. Their heritage dates back to the early 1800s, when they were established to be all-purpose farm dogs skilled at herding sheep, drawing