Dutch Shepherd

Related breedBoxer1880 to 1904 · Germany

Dutch Shepherd at a glance

Origin

Netherlands

Appeared

1850 to 1898 (well documented)

Family

Continental Herder

Type

Herding dog

Size

Large

Life span

11 to 14 years

Recognised by

FCI, AKC

Status

Living

FCI standard

No. 223

The name. For its origin as a farm herding dog in the Netherlands.

Similar breedBelgian Malinois1891 to 1901 · BelgiumSimilar breedBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, FranceRelated breedBoxer1880 to 1904 · Germany

Same familyBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United Kingdom

Family and relatives

The familyContinental Herder39 breeds in this familyClose relativeArmant1800 to 1900 · EgyptSame familyBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United Kingdom

Same eraDobermann1880 to 1900 · Germany

Place in time

The Dutch Shepherd appears 1850 to 1898 (well documented), in the Victorian Breed Boom, when 94 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Dutch Shepherd is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.

On the timelineVictorian Breed Boom94 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentBelgian Malinois1891 to 1901 · BelgiumHerding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.Same eraDobermann1880 to 1900 · Germany