Dutch Shepherd Dog
Hollandse Herdershond, Chien de Berger Hollandais, Perro de Pastor Holandés, Holländischer Schäferhund, Hollanninpaimenkoira
The Dutch Shepherd Dog is a medium-sized, agile herding breed with a well-muscled body and a dense coat that can be short, long, or rough, providing protection in varied weather conditions. Intelligent, versatile, and highly trainable, it requires regular physical activity and mental stimulation.
FCI Group
Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)
AKC Group
Miscellaneous Class
TKC Group
Not Recognized
Country of Origin
NL
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Skeletal and Muscular
Temperament
Test Relevances
Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia (HUU)
Moderate Relevance
Progressive Retinal Atrophy generalized (gPRA)
Some Relevance
Inflammatory Myopathy (Myositis)
Some Relevance
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
Spongy Degeneration with Cerebella Ataxia Subtype 1, KCNJ10-related
No Evidence
Von Willebrand Disease I
No Evidence
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