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1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) Imported Dutch Shepherds to Australia, worked on getting the breed recognised through the ANKC, breeder, trainer and have studied the breed here for the past 6 years. 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? Like any other shepherd for herding livestock. 3. How common is it in Australia? Not very common. 4. What is the average lifespan? About 12 to 15 years 5. What is the general temperament/personality? Very loyal companion, very handler orientated, wants to please, outgoing 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? Like any other shepherd, 1/2 hour is sufficient 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? Dutch shepherd is a very loving dog, first time owner would not have any problems having a Dutch Shepherd. Like all breeds you have to select your puppy to suit your requirements and there are exceptions in all breeds. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? Yes, they are more handler orientated then dogs, but that does depend on how you raise your puppy. 9. How much grooming is required? The verity in Australia have the short coat and not much grooming is required. 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? All puppy are boisterous and good puppy selection would help picking the right pup for your lifestyle. 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? No. They are very hardy dogs and no common problems are recorded in the breed. Just had all our dogs X rayed (even the old dogs) with exceptional results. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) Like any other breed, because of so much line breeding and mixing of Dutch Shepherds with Mals etc. I believe that pedigree papers are important and even though there are no genetic problems in the breed, breeding stock should be X rayed to keep the standard high.

It will be held over the weekend at Woodfords Showgrounds, sign on between 9 and 10am, competition starting at 10:30am, people must book more information can be viewed on our website www.ck9sas.com.au Thanks

CK9-SAS is holding dog trials, come and test yourself and your dog. There will be level one for the beginners and level two for more experienced handlers in Agility, Obedience and Protection. To reserve your place, please call Artur on 0408710005.

Happy to announce that our kennel prefix was approved Yesterday. Our kennel prefix is ausczylwik Artur

I have to agree with Jeff, having a closer look at that picture and taking the dogs size etc into it.

Hi Artur Could you please have a look at this thread? I know that there were some Dutch Shepherds X around. They are not that common so I would ask a breeder in your state or look at some old advertisement of people advertising Dutch Shepherd pups and that might give you some idea. Depends on the dogs upbringing it is hard to say whether it is his soft character or he has been mistreated. I would like to see a picture of the dog side on. Artur

Please visit our website to find out more about Dutch Shepherds www.ausczylwik.com.au Artur

yes we have one due any day now

CK9-SAS Home of Pure Breed Dutch Shepherds. We (CK9-SAS) would like to announce our latest arrivals from our sister kennel in Sweden. We would like to welcome Dexus a male dutch shepherd and Essie a female dutch shepherd. We will post pictures soon.

The Origination Of The Dutch Shepherd In the last century you could find many shepherd dogs all over Europe working with the shepherds and the sheep. The shepherds were not very interested in the exterior of the dogs, just their working capacity was important. In times gone by, shepherds and farmers needed a versatile dog. Let us now take you back to The Netherlands, some time before the 20th century. In order to fertilize the land, the farmers kept sheep, which grazed on the moors. Early morning could see a shepherd collect sheep from the various farms that employed him. Each farm would turn out its own flock, to be added to the collective. The shepherd was entrusted with their care during the day and returned the sheep to their respective owners in the evening. In order to do this work properly, good dogs, which were versatile, accompanied the shepherd. The dogs needed to be able to herd, goad and guard, and even if necessary defend the flock from predators. They needed to be sturdy, hardy, obedient yet independent and most of all; they needed to be reliable. A medium sized dog, fiercely loyal to its pack, highly intelligent and independent, yet totally trustworthy and reliable. It's coat is black with streaks of grey or gold, big enough to ward off any predators, yet light enough to be carried on the shepherd's shoulders if necessary. Hardy and weatherproof, erect ears, intelligent, alert eyes. This was a true working dog, on which the shepherd relied for his livelihood, his safety and companionship. Artur

Pictures of Dutch Shepherds can be seen on our website www.ausczylwik.com.au :D Artur

Same as any other puppy. Make sure you have the breeders support etc. Make sure it is a Dutch Shepherd you are buying. Artur

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our pup at 8 months