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back to dutch schapendoes dogrman shepherd dog

Dutch Shepherd Dog

    height of an dutch shepherd dog
group: herding height: m 22.44-24.41" / 57-62, cm, f 21.65-23.63" / 55-60cm
weight: m 61.73 lbs / 28kg,
f 50.71 lbs / 23 kg,
types:  
colors: short and long coats -brindles - brown/gold or silver/gray streaks with black mask preferred. rough coat - brindles as above and salt and pepper and blue-gray. too much white on breast and /or feet or white stripes or spots in any other part of body not preferred
physical traits: well-muscled
hair type: short, long and rough-haired top coats- harsh, hard and close-lying. woolly undercoat
personality/
temperament:
affectionate, happy, lively, alert, active, stamina, obedient, watchful, vigilant, sober, hardy, trustworthy, loyal, devoted to owner, faithful, reliable, undemanding, endurance, intelligent, quick learner eager to please, desire to work, reserved with strangers. some can become irritable if not stimulated mentally and physically. some can be vicious or excessively shy
maintenance/
special needs:

low - periodic brushing, trim hair between toes, socialize, easy to train if training is consistent and harsh tones of voice are avoided, extra exercise
nickname: Hollandse Herdershond, Holland Shepherd
origination: Holland, The Netherlands
bred for: livestock herding, farm dog, drover, cart dog
identifying traits:  
ideal for: companion, family, security, multi-purpose, watchdog, guarding, police dog, assistance dog,other pets, city life, cooler climates
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 12-14 yrs  
of interest: recognized dog breed around 1890. depicted in many paintings of the 19th century
health concerns: heupdysplasie  
kennel clubs: fci - (sheepdog dog breed group), arba, ukc - (herding dog breed group)
rescues:    
 
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