Dutch Shepherd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other names | Dutch Herder Hollandse Herdershond | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Origin | Netherlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dog (domestic dog) |
The Dutch Shepherd is a herding dog of Dutch origin. They were used by shepherds and farmers who needed a versatile dog, with few demands, and a dog that was able to adapt to a harsh and meager existence.