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

Historical Background and OriginsThe Dutch Shepherd's history begins in the countryside landscapes of the Netherlands, where these multi-purpose dogs functioned as crucial companions to farmers and shepherds. Their background dates back to the beginning of the 1800s, when they were bred to be versatile farm dogs able to tending flocks, drawing cart