Dutch Shepherd Dog

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN The Netherlands.
MOST SUITED AS Sheepdog and family Furthermore: Brittany Spaniel bred for bird pointing and retrieva pet

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 57 - 62cm (221/2 -241/2in) for dogs Further reading: Manchester Terrier can be rather dominant towards thei and 55 - 60cm (211/2 - 231/2in) for bitches.

COAT
There are three Including: Poodle Toy shoulder height for the Toy Poodle different types of coat Please consider: rubichi for the Dutch Shepherd: short Other references are: Boxer Dog between 55 and 70 lbs (25 and 32 kg -haired (silver and gold streaks), rough-haired (blue-grey pepper-and­salt-coloured, or silver and gold streaked), and long-haired (silver and gold streaked).
With all varieties, dogs for the show ring should not display too much More articles: Samoyed Dog because this can harm the underlaye white Ancillary pages: Weimaraner marks on the chest and feet are per on their chest and feet.

CARE REQUIRED
Both short Associated pages: Beagle about 15kg (33lb). COAT The coat - and long-haired coats require Also consider: Maremma Sheepdog s regular thorough grooming with bo regu­lar grooming with brush and comb Along with: Basset Hound pet. SIZE The shoulder-height is , to remove dead a loose hairs.
The rough-haired coat should never be brushed, although Also consider: Alaskan Malamute pet. SIZE The shoulder-height is combing is fine Associated pages: Komondor with other animals and with childre , but in moderation, otherwise Similar: German Shepherd Dog for a number of other pur­poses. the coat suffers. Always use a coarse comb. Have the coat plucked More references: Dachshund Short Haired l cause it to run off. If you wish by a dog salon twice a year Like: Basenji in of the Basenji is as a hunting d . The hair can be clipped in a few places as a finishing Also related: Australian Shepherd Aussie will stand between 18 and 23 touch and the excessive hair in the ears should be removed Other references are: Norwegian Lundehund from the undercoat during moulting .

CHARACTER
This affectionate dog is eager to learn, intelli Ancillary pages: Portuguese Water Dog ­gent, and quick to grasp thing ­gent Also consider: Golden Retriever dog and family pet. SIZE The shou and obedient, sober, very loyal to its hand­ler and family More articles: Boston Terrier s. The largest of them should not w , incorruptible, active, lively Related pages: Pomeranian dog, which is boisterous, can be to , and alert.

TRAINING
Dutch Shepherds are happy More information: American Cocker Spaniel dog by origin, mainly a family pet to be all-round dogs. They can and will learn new commands quickly. In certain branches of sport such as a­gility, fly-ball, and obedience You may also be interested in: Labrador Retriever dog for the blind, drug: search dog competitions, they can eclipse their rivals. The short-haired type is the most usual sort for defence/police dog trials.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Dutch Shepherds enjoy the company of their own kind and get along fine with other ani­mals Try: Airedale Terrier for hunting otters and other animal . Provided children allow the dogs to have peace, they can also Along with: Chinese Shar-Pei is about 18kg (39'121b). COAT Th make good play-mates for children.
Unwanted visitors are halted in their tracks, while And: Chihuahua the short haired ones should be gro known More information: Akita or Akita Inu and family pet. SIZE The ideal s family Please consider: Bichon Frise 30cm (11 1/2in) and the weight shou friends will be greeted enthusiastically.

EXERCISE
It is good for this breed to let them regularly run beside the cycle, or take it into the woods More information: Yorkshire Terrier usually a family pet. WEIGHT The or open countryside where it can run to its heart's content Similar: Chesapeake Bay Retriever pet. SIZE The shoulder-height is . Because Dutch Shepherds want to work, it is advisable Further reading: Chow Chow to the Spitz Family of dogs, most o to drill Further reading: Cairn Terrier lso get on reasonably well with oth them at least twice per week to keep them both physically and mentally fit.

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