Intelligent, Lively, Athletic
The Dutch Shepherd was discovered as a naturally occurring shepherdโs dog living in rural areas. It was developed as an all-purpose farm dog, working originally as a farm guard, drover, and livestock dog. A well known dog fancier wrote about the Dutch Shepherd in 1910: โโฆbearing โฆ
Energy
100%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
60%
Coat Type
Double coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray โ supports skin microbiome health between baโฆ
Requires 90+ minutes vigorous exercise daily โ fetch, agility, or long hikes.
Seasonal shedder โ daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
FCI Group
Group 1 โ Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section
Herdershonden
Status
recognized