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Dutch Shepherd Dog |
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| 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: |
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| 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:
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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: |
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| 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 |
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| of interest: |
recognized dog breed around
1890. depicted in many paintings of the 19th century |
| health concerns: |
heupdysplasie |
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| kennel
clubs: |
fci -
(sheepdog dog breed group), arba, ukc - (herding dog breed
group) |
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