DUTCH SHEPHERD DOG

Apartment Living

Good for 1st Time Owners

Tolerance Levels

Affection for Family

Kid Friendliness

Stranger Friendliness

Ease of Grooming

General Health

Trainability

Prey Drive

Exercise Needs

Energy Level

History

Earlier the Dutch Shepherd was used by the farmers to protect crops from cattle and hens to say away from the kitchen garden of the farm. In the mid-twentieth, its population decreased because of the usage of advanced farming techniques, and its breeding program was stopped. Currently, the numbers have improved and have gained recognition since 1995 from UKC and in 2012 from AKC's Foundation Stock Service. 

Temperament and Personality

The Dutch Shepherd has the characteristics of reliability, watchfulness, and royalty. Since they are active work dogs, they work independently. Their faithful, willing, and loving nature makes them excellent family dogs. It gets along with other pets while herding. When provoked, they attack and do not show any chances of shyness, fear, or viciousness. 

Care

 

 

 

Exercise

As the breed is a hard-working one, they require jogging, running, or walking regularly. They are good at playing games like fly ball, weight pulling, jumping, agility, disc dog, and tracking.

Grooming

It requires frequent brushing to remove dead hair. Pluck its rough fur with a stripped knife, but avoid brushing. Instead, use a coarse comb for occasional combing and bathe them only when necessary to prevent dirt accumulation.


Health Problems

The dog rarely suffers from health issues, but might suffer from genetic problems like hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, inflammatory bowel disease, cryptorchidism, myositis, and masticatory. Their rough hair can also be prone to goniodysplasia, an eye disease. 

Training

Train and socialize them initially with people and other pets. Make sure they are meeting with new ones and indulging in fun-filled activities. Their independent and aggressive nature can make teaching difficult. So teach them to be obedient, but with positive techniques.

Feeding

Serve them with 2 to 4 cups of high-quality dry dog food split into at least two meals every day. Sometimes give them a mix of broth, dry, canned food, and water to balance their diet.

Dutch Shepherd Dog Facts

Dutch Shepherd Dog

Breed Type:

Other Names:

Hollandse Herder, Dutchie, Hollandse Herdershond

Height & Weight:

22-24 inches & 66-88lbs

Color:

Brindle, golden or silver base, small amount of white may appear on the chest or toes

Competitive Registration / Qualification Information:

ACR, ACA, AKC/FSS, CKC, APRI, FCI, UKC, NKC, DRA

Shedding:

Low Shedding

Hypoallergenic:

No

Average Litter Size:

6-10 puppies

Lifespan:

12-15 years

Coat:

Short-haired: Wooly hard, Close-fitting coat Long-haired: Long,� straight, well fitting, & wooly undercoat Rough-haired: Dense, wooly, tousled, harsh, undercoat

Price:

$1200

Origin:

Netherlands,[Europe]

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