![]() ![]() Nowadays, Dutch Shepherds are often used by police forces worldwide to search for missing people and locate narcotics. When many of the dogs were killed in battle, and others died of starvation, the breed nearly became extinct. During World War II the Germans invaded the Netherlands confiscated Dutch Shepherds since they were so easy to train to work with soldiers. As farm dogs, they were used to herd sheep and cattle, guard the barnyard birds and livestock against predators, and in the 1800s were even trained to pull milk carts.Īs farming became more industrialized, dogs were not as important to farmers and serious breeding of Dutch Shepherds decreased. ![]() These dogs were first valued for their ability to learn quickly and work for their owners day after day in all types of weather. As long as you can ensure that your Dutch Shepherd gets enough exercise and stimulation, he will be a wonderful companion for many years to come.ĭutch Shepherds originated in the Netherlands. This is a great dog for single people, young couples, and families with children. Their instinct to herd makes them dogs that are both loyal and eager to work. ![]() They can run all day with only short rests. Do you love dogs with lots of energy, but want a breed that will stick close to you when you hike through a dense forest or cross a large field? Originally bred to herd sheep and guard farms, the Dutch Shepherd – also known as the “Hollander” or “Dutchie” is a rare breed of such high quality that great efforts have been made to prevent its extinction.ĭutch Shepherds have athletic bodies. ![]()
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