Dutch Shepherd
Also called Dutch Herder and Hollandse Herdershond
- Great with kids
- Easy to train
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Dutch Shepherd is a medium-sized, athletic breed that is known for its intelligence, loyalty, and trainability. This breed is native to the Netherlands, where it was originally used as a herding and guarding dog.
- Weight
- 42–71 lb (19–32 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 22–24 in (55–62 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- rural Low Countries, Netherlands
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Very easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Reserved with strangers
Watchful
Coat colours
Gold brindle and silver brindle
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 51–71 lb (23–32 kg) | 42–60 lb (19–27 kg) |
| Height | 22–24 in (57–62 cm) | 22–24 in (55–60 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Dutch Shepherd
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Sources
- Breed Standards: Dutch Shepherd | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard of the Dutch Shepherd – American Dutch Shepherd Association (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard for the Dutch Shepherd (AKC PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Dutch Shepherd - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Dutch Shepherd - Complete Breed Guide | Furry Critter Network (opens in a new tab)
- Dutch Shepherd: From The Conformation Ring...to The Field – Showsight Magazine (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).