Dutch Shepherd Protection Dogs
Dutch Shepherd Overview
Dutch Shepherds make incredible protection dogs. They are versatile, intelligent and trainable which makes them very well suited for protection training. They have very strong protection instincts and, with some training, can become the ultimate protection dog. Dutch Shepherds are trained and used as police dogs, search and tracking dogs, and guide dogs for sight impaired persons.
The Dutch Shepherd is an exceptional breed for protection work, known for its intelligence, agility, and strong work ethic. Dutch Shepherds respond well to training and they quickly master obedience and advanced protection tasks with the right trainer. A well-trained Dutch Shepherd protection dog is not only fiercely loyal but also highly responsive to commands, ensuring reliable performance and control in any environment. Their natural drive to protect, paired with a strong bond to their handler, makes them ideal for personal and family security. With the right training, the Dutch Shepherd is one of the best protection dogs you can have.
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Origins
Dutch Shepherds were originally bred as shepherd and herding dogs and have always excelled in whatever work they were given. They were (and are) easily trained, allowing farmers to use little time to teach simple commands and they were eager listeners making it easy for the farmers to put them to work. They proved a very moldable and versatile dog that excelled in all of their tasks. They continued to be bred because of their ability to assist and serve farmers and shepherds. Dutch Shepherds were introduced into other lines of work and continued to excel with the new skills they were given to master.
WWII Involvement
In WWII, these dogs accompanied soldiers on the battlefield because they have always been known for their loyalty, fierceness and strength. Because they are highly intelligent, they were able to be trained as messenger dogs as well. Many of them sadly died on the battlefield, and their breeding came to a halt during the war. Even though their numbers have risen, the Dutch Shepherd is still a somewhat of a rare breed because of the drastic dip in numbers during WWII. They are a highly desirable breed for protection work because of their impeccable ability to master any skill or task they are given to learn.
Dutch Shepherd Physical Traits
Dutch Shepherds always have a brindle coat, although their coat length, texture and coloring can vary. Dutch Shepherds coloring can vary between gold base brindle or silver base brindle and they can have short-hair, long-hair and rough-hair. They may also have some white markings on their chest or toes. They are medium to large dogs, usually ranging in weight from 75 pounds to 90 pounds. They have large strong heads and jaws and ears that stand erect.
We love these dogs for their sweet personalities, dedication to their owners, and incredible innate desire to protect.
Dutch Shepherds can be compared to Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds and Czech German Shepherds. View some of our protection dogs below.
Learn More About Our Dutch Shepherds
JD
JD is our beautiful 2-year-old male Dutch Shepherd. He is protection and obedience trained and ready to protect you and your loved ones.
Maui
Maui is our ten-month-old female German Shepherd in training. Her passion for protection work is even bigger than her ears. Learn more about her here.
Ace
Czech Shepherds are known for their reliable, confident and intelligent personalities, and Ace is no exception.
Ike
With thousands of hours of training completed and his raw, natural protective spirit, Ike is a tenacious and determined Belgian Malinois protection dog.
Loki
A dog like Loki doesn’t come around very often. He is a tall Dutch Shepherd with reverse brindle coloring.
