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Dutch Shepherd
(Hollandse Herdershond)
This is 8 year old "Lothar", full name Robert -
Lothar v.'t Noorder Erfe. Lothar is a short-haired Dutch Shepherd living in
Germany.
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Description |
The Dutch Shepherd comes in three varieties:
long-haired (long, straight, flat and harsh), short-haired (fine and dense) and
wire-haired (medium length and wiry). Show dogs should not display much white on
their chest and feet. Although the coat types vary, the color possibilities
remain the same for each: various shades of brindle, including gray, yellow,
silver, red or gold brindle, and blue. The short-haired variety is very
widespread in Holland, while the wire-haired is less common and the long-haired
is very rare. The body is muscular and symmetrical. The muzzle is long and the
teeth are strong and regular. The eyes are dark and slightly slanting and the
relatively small ears are stiffly erect. The tail is slightly curved. The
chest and belly are deep and not too drawn up. The feet are relatively small and
do not have dewclaws. The toes are well arched. The nails and pads are black.
Protective hair grows between the toes. |
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Temperament |
The Dutch Shepherds are among the most competent
of all shepherd dogs at such tasks as agility, catch, obedience competitions,
guard work, herding, field trailing and companionship. Attached to its
territory, and an enthusiastic worker. These affectionate, happy to be around
dogs are obedient, sober and very loyal to its handler and family. Friendly,
loving, playful and highly energetic. A very happy dog. Cunningly
smart. Provided
children are seenn as pack leaders, they can also be good
friends with them. Unwanted visitors will be stopped in their tracks, while
known family friends will be greeted enthusiastically. Dutch Shepherds enjoy the
company of their own kind and get along fine with other animals. Intelligent,
easy to obedience train and eager to learn - they learn new commands quite
easily. This breed makes an excellent watch and guard dog. Active, lively and
alert. The short-haired variety is the most common sort for defense/police dog
trials. It needs little care and can withstand fatigue and bad weather. The objective in training this
dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates
under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 22-25 inches (55-63cm.)
Weight: 65-67 pounds (29.5-30.5 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
The Dutch Shepherd will do okay in an apartment if
it is sufficiently exercised. Their all-weather coat enables them to do well in
cold climates. |
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Exercise |
Dutch Shepherds need to be kept both physically
and mentally exercised. They need to be
walked or jogged daily where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. Because they want to work, run them through a regular
drill at least twice per week. They make great jogging companions. Let it run
beside a bicycle, or take it into the woods or open countryside where it can run
to its heart is content. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-14 years. |
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Grooming |
Both long and short-haired varieties require
regular grooming with a comb and brush to remove the dead and loose hairs. The
wire-haired coat should be plucked professionally twice a year. The hair can be
clipped in a few places as a finishing touch. The excess hair on the ears should
be removed. The wire-haired variety should never be brushed, although combing is
fine in moderation. A coarse comb should always be used. Bathe the all-weather
coat only when necessary, as it will remove the natural oils in the skin. |
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Origin |
The Dutch Shepherd is remarkably similar to
their Belgian cousins - the Belgian Shepherds, but with perhaps more German
Shepherd Dog blood in its ancestry. In fact the Dutch Shepherds and the
Belgian Shepherds are judged by the same standard requirements except for color.
Curiously, while the related Belgian shepherds have become well known in the
United States and northern Europe, this excellent service dog has not attracted
a following outside the Netherlands. Even there numbers are limited, with only
around 400 dogs registered each year. Almost unknown outside Holland, the Dutch
Shepherd is valued there for its ability as a herder and for its quick reflexes.
Originally an all-purpose farm guard, herder, cart-puller, guard, police and
security dog. This breed, in its various coat textures, evolved in the early
1800's in the southern part of the Netherlands, especially the province of
Brabant, and in neighboring Belgium, which was then part of the Netherlands.
Division by coat texture occurred when dog shows began 100 years ago. Puppies
with short tails and white markings are frequently born but are not favorable to
show people. |
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Herding |
| Recognition |
CKC, FCI, NKC, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
NKC = National
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
Flint v.d. Drei Eidgenossen. Longhaired Dutch Shepherd.
Wire-Haired Dutch Shepherd.
This is a three year old Dutch Shepherd named Kinde.
Lothar
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