The Dutch Shepherd, as it is officially called, belongs to the ancient herding dogs that are shaped by their work and environment. For over a hundred years, it has been the classic police dog in the Netherlands. Recently, however, many in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland have also recognized the advantages of the Dutch Shepherd as both a service dog and a sport and companion dog. Today, it is considered absolutely reliable, loyal, and extremely eager to work. Particularly, the short-haired Dutch Shepherd is becoming increasingly popular with us and is seen more frequently in sports competitions or in police service. In this first German-language book about the Dutch Shepherd, you will find everything you need to know about the breed's origin and development, differences between FCI herders and KNPV herders, temperament, uses, and training.