Dutch Shepherd Dog
Country: Pays-bas Life expectancy: 14 years old Height: between 55 to 60 cm females / 57 to 62 cm males Weight: around 25 kg females / 32 kg males
History, origin & features
Until the 1900s, the Dutch Shepherd was used as a herding dog and farm “all-rounder”. When herds were greatly reduced in this region, the Dutch Shepherd became a police dog, search dog, tracking dog and guide dog. The Dutch Shepherd is a loyal, obedient dog that only wants its master's approval; otherwise, it is undemanding and resistant to arid climates. Attentive, responsive and versatile, Dutch Shepherds are efficient watchdogs, but they also delight in personal service tasks. Dutch Shepherds are lively, muscular dogs of medium size. There are three varieties of Dutch Shepherd: short-haired (most common), long-haired (uncommon) and wire-haired (rare). Their coat is blue-gray, salt-and-pepper, golden brindle or silver brindle.