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Dutch Shepherd Dog
AdvancedThe versatile herding dog of the Netherlands, also excelling as a police and search dog. Loyal, intelligent and hardworking.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
15〜26℃
Lifespan
12-15 years
Size
Height 55-62cm / Weight 23-32kg
Diet
High-quality medium-breed dog food. Feed twice daily according to activity level.
About
The Dutch Shepherd Dog originated in the Netherlands as a rural sheepdog, patrolling field boundaries and keeping flocks away from crops, with its first standard dating to 1898. When Dutch sheep flocks largely disappeared around 1900, its trainability opened new careers as a police, search, tracking and guide dog. A brindle-coated, muscular medium-sized breed in short, long and wire-haired varieties, it is loyal, alert, intelligent and independent, best suited to active, experienced owners.
Basic Info
Origin
Netherlands
Lifespan
12-15 years
Size
Height 55-62cm / Weight 23-32kg
Temperature
15〜26℃
Diet
High-quality medium-breed dog food. Feed twice daily according to activity level.
Care Guide
Temperament
Very loyal, reliable, alert, independent and intelligent. Handles any task even on its own.
Exercise
60-90 min of exercise daily. High work drive; training and mental stimulation are essential.
Coat Care
Three coat varieties: short, long and wire. Brush 1-2 times weekly depending on type.
References & Sources
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Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Authority databases: JKC 犬種紹介
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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