History
The Schapendoes is a Dutch breed and was used as an all-around farm dog and a sheepherder in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. In those days, these dogs were only found in the small province of Drenthe, in the Northeast part of Netherlands. They were unknown to the rest of the world until recently when experts discovered them. These dogs almost got extinct during the First World War, especially in the 1940s.
Interesting Facts
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The Dutch Schapendoes is related to the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Puli, Briard, Bergamasco, and the Bearded Collies.
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Their feet are lighter in color than the rest part of their body.
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They are known to carry their well-feathered tail with a charismatic swing from side to side. When the Schapendoes gallops high, its tail flies straight out behind it.
Temperament & Personality
The Dutch Sheep Poodle retained its intelligence, ability to work, and the quality of cooperation from its days as a Dutch farm dog, and thankfully these qualities still co-exist. In the contemporary scenario, they are well-suited as family dogs thanks to their extremely flexible nature. Moreover, they are versatile enough to excel in things like agility sports, herding practices, and other dog sports. If anyone is considering a dog for frequent hike trips and other adventure sports, these dogs will be an excellent option.
If the owner is also having some other pets, these dogs will also build a good rapport with them, if they are raised along. To make sure that a potential owner is getting the kind of dog he desires, he should preferably meet some present owners of this dog, and have an interview session with them. This helps in getting an idea of the breed’s general personality and traits.
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