What is an FCI Dutch Shepherd?

FCI. standard. Dog (domestic dog) The Dutch Shepherd is a herding dog of Dutch origin. They were used by shepherds and farmers who needed a versatile dog, with few demands, and a dog that was able to adapt to a harsh and meager existence.

Are Dutch Shepherds better than Malinois?

Both breeds can trace their roots back to herding cattle and sheep, but Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherds serve other purposes in modern society. Belgian Malinois are described as a confident, smart and hardworking breed, while Dutch Shepherds are considered intelligent, lively and athletic.

How rare are Dutch Shepherds?

While Dutch Shepherds are more rare than many other shepherd breeds, they are known to be some of the healthiest and easiest to train. They come in three different kinds of coats that are beautifully brindle.

Is Dutch Shepherd same as German shepherd?

Many people think these breeds one and the same due to very similar name. However, physically, Dutch Shepherds differ to German Shepherds by their smaller size, wedge-shaped heads, and brindle coats. As for their personality, they do share many traits with German Shepherds – they are loyal, alert, and obedient.

What is a Dutch Shepherd called in Holland?

The only goal being workability, the Dutch Shepherd, or ‘Hollander’ as he is affectionately called in the Netherlands, wasn’t a breed created to fit someone’s ideal, it just developed.

What kind of dog is a Dutch Shepherd?

The “Dutch Shepherd” or “Hollandse Herder” as it is known in it’s homeland, the Netherlands , is an FCI registered breed. The official breed club (Nederlandse Herdershonden Club’) was founded in the Netherlands in 1898, and similar to the Belgian Shepherd, the Dutch Shepherd comes in different varieties.

What is the difference between FCI and KNPV Dutch Shepherd?

In general, the unregistered KNPV Dutch Shepherd is a larger dog (males can reach over 70 cms at the shoulder and weigh up to 55 kgs, while females can reach over 65 cms and weigh up to 40 kgs) with larger bones and head size than the FCI registered dogs.

Is there such a thing as an unregistered Dutch Shepherd?

One legendry KNPV Dutch Shepherd was Arras Pegge. While Arras had a Dutch Shepherd for a mother his father was a Malinois. This simple classification process has allowed the unregistered Dutch Shepherd (and unregistered Malinois for that matter) to develop and maintain a large gene pool for breeding.

Is Biko the best Dutch Shepherd in the world?

Biko Van Kamphuis – KNPV PH1. (Rudie Pegge x Kira v Kamphuis) Biko was bred by us and sold to the well known KNPV trainer Bennie Wolters. Biko is an extreme dog who we believe to be the best Dutch Shepherd we have bred to date. After passing his PH1 trial, Biko was sold to the Dutch Police where he is an exceptional addition.