DANGEROUS & PROTECTIVE? THE DUTCH SHEPHERD

[@Mnelissen1968]

I train Police K9 for more than 30 years now. I have had them all, German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois and the Dutch Shepherd. The Dutch Shepherd will ever be my favorite. Never mistaken a Belgian Malinois for a Dutch Shepherd when it comes to character because they are many differences. Today, I have two Dutch Shepherds I train with, every day it is a blessing to work with them.

[@5FIVE6CHRIS]

I have a Dutch shepherd. She’s 3 and forever my baby. The best breed ever. Funny , smart , playful and protective.

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

I swapped breed!! from 30 years owning GSDs and White shepherd to now owning a Dutchie...Very happy i did the switch. She is incredible.. 5 months in 2 days.. my husband said yesterday; after this you will never go back to a GSD ... and he is right . My gold brindle girl "Cherokee" is amazing

[@5FIVE6CHRIS]

I wish We could swap photos! I’d love to see her. They are total GOOFS

[@5FIVE6CHRIS]

And does yours hate wet grass for some reason? 😂

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

@@5FIVE6CHRIS she hates rain. Lol... I have a video of her here on my channel - do you have facebook?

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

@@5FIVE6CHRIS That would be awesome . they are so funny but also extremely brave. She amazes me every day..

[@jabbarmuhammad7529]

I like the intensity and energy of this breed of dog Dutch Shepards are so amazing

[@alxdava2004]

But very hard to raise if they don't get a lot of movement and work. Even the Malinois are extreme

[@-FoxTales-]

Plus they bite a lot when puppies and it hurts and when they grow up the get really strong so when mine jumps on me I fall over

[@71ele17]

@@-FoxTales- you must be a very light person

[@camdecorations9779]

Yeah try and train a puppy and see if you feel the same way

[@brianmcdowell8021]

I wish people would spend more time talking about the qualities that owners of these types of dogs ought to have whilst glorifying them. The humane societies are full of these types of dogs because they watch videos like these and become awestruck with powerful dogs and are completely ignorant to the grave responsibility that comes with owning one, especially in apartments and small properties.

[@AshK-pg9dy]

bingo!

[@Tinus-pi3il]

Thank you, thank you. Good dog, bad dog, 90% it's the owner who creates the character

[@arctichawk1978]

Fun fact … they modeled the Velociraptor behavior patterns and movements on the Dutch Shepherd for the Jurassic Park movie.

[@MZ-rv1bu]

source?

[@Fox222]

Source?

[@M-A-Y-H-E-M]

@@MZ-rv1bu: A site called "GOOGLE" perhaps??? . . . 😉

[@M-A-Y-H-E-M]

@@Fox222: A site called "GOOGLE" perhaps??? . . . 😉

[@ringoinah]

@@M-A-Y-H-E-M google is not a source though, it’s a search engine.

[@nicolehamilton3752]

I have a 4 month old Dutch Shepherd and the intelligence and trainability of this little guy amazes me every single day. Due to covid and lockdowns where I live he hasn't been able to do puppy school yet but I have been working daily on his obedience as tricks and he is way more advanced than many dogs at higher levels at dog club. He just wants to learn and please me. Although he is a very friendly dog and loves everyone he is a one person dog still and is loyal to me

[@annedavies2885]

He has most probably changed a bit since this comment, and become a but more stranger wary. They are loyal and protective of their handlers 👍

[@bruceradzwion6160]

Thats awesome Nicole, lucky you 😉😀 your'e so blessed to have each other

[@MotivatedNurse]

where in the us?

[@tsal677]

I have a white German Shepard or a Swiss Shepard I believe there called now. He is very protective of me and my family. But because of the quarantine he is not friendly to any strangers that come to the house. I'd like to get him into a class to make him a little less aggressive. He's 3 years old so I'm hoping he not to old to reprogram!

[@bruceradzwion6160]

@@tsal677 myself, if he gets to aggressive, scold him and put him back into his crate. Get a dog crate if you dont have one. I had a German Shepherd for twelve years, she had hip dysplasia in her later years. But she would go into the large crate as a sense of being comfortable, the door was always open for her. She new it was hers. Now this training may last until age seven, things can take time. Im by no means a professional dog trainer, just relaying my experiences. Good luck

[@brynmitchell5774]

This presenter is brilliant , she is not just reciting books, she has genuine experience and clearly a passion for Canines. Totally watchable by any dog enthusiast .

[@whiplash3kilo756]

Yet she doesn't know that Belgians and Dutch are the same breed. Hmmm. What experience

[@renefloresvlogs7547]

@@whiplash3kilo756 same breed? What are you on?

[@whiplash3kilo756]

@@renefloresvlogs7547 I'm on reality. What are you on?

[@elmanitasdeplomo]

@@renefloresvlogs7547 There is definitely some truth to this! The breed was nearly extinct and to revive it, Malinois as wel as Laekenois were used in breeding.

[@dustylong]

@@elmanitasdeplomo And she said so. So what's wrong with her experience? 🤔

[@SilentKnight43]

I've wanted a Dutch shepherd all my life - and just a few months ago finally brought one into the family. A 4yr-old purebred rescue - if you can believe that! She was a surrender to our local Humane Society shelter from an elderly couple that couldn't care for her any longer. She was obviously well-cared for and spoiled...and at 110lbs somewhat overweight and likely fed human food table scraps. But we now have her on a proper diet and she's shed 15lbs by playing with our two shepweilers everyday. She's healthy as an ox - incredibly strong - love her to death. And true to their breed she's a natural-born thief, lol.

[@spacecoasttactical]

No such thing as a purebred Dutchie. The breed was reconstructed using Malinois and GSDs after WW2

[@SilentKnight43]

The Dutch Shepherd breed did face significant challenges during World War II, including a drastic reduction in population. Many of these dogs were used in the war effort, and post-war economic difficulties led to further declines as fewer resources were available for breeding and maintaining working dogs. However, the breed was not entirely wiped out. Dedicated breeders and enthusiasts worked diligently to preserve and revive the Dutch Shepherd. After the war, concerted efforts were made to restore the breed's population by carefully selecting and breeding the remaining dogs. These efforts were supported by breed clubs and organizations in the Netherlands and internationally. The Dutch Shepherd's recovery involved: Careful Breeding Programs: Breeders selected the best remaining dogs that exhibited the key characteristics and temperament of the breed. They focused on maintaining genetic diversity and health. International Collaboration: Breeders from various countries worked together to share breeding stock and knowledge, helping to reestablish the breed globally. Kennel Club Support: Recognition and support from kennel clubs, such as the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and later the American Kennel Club (AKC), helped to formalize breeding standards and encourage responsible breeding practices. Focus on Working Abilities: The breed's strong working abilities and versatility were emphasized, ensuring that the Dutch Shepherd remained valued not just as a show dog but also as a working and companion animal. As a result of these efforts, the Dutch Shepherd has been successfully preserved and continues to thrive today. There are established breeding programs and breed clubs dedicated to the health, preservation, and promotion of this versatile and intelligent breed.

[@dianabutkowski1704]

My Bella is a Dutch Shepard she is now 14 months , when the family goes for walks she keeps everyone close by and if anyone gets to far she blocks them from getting to far until the rest is caught up and she doesn't let anyone get to close to us . she can pickup speed in no time at all and makes sharp turns when you think you got her not she's gone she amazing .

[@jk11463]

I now have a dutch shepherd that I've trained in protection. She is a great companion as well as a great protection dog for my family. She is my first dutch. My last two family companion and protection dogs were Giant Schnauzers. What I like about my dutch shepherd is she's just as good at protection as my Schnauzers but without that rough edge that are so typical of Giant Schnauzers.

[@nobody7232]

Can't help but fall in love with this dog breed..... Wish I could afford one...

[@masitaatisam3679]

You probably can afford one , its not a very expensive dog ( only when coming from special lines you will pay high prices ) An average Dutch shephard coming from regular lines wich often are just enough for your family and semi protective and working ability,s are payable . One thing i would do in such case is to closely study the behaviour from parent dogs. When you put a lot off effort in this breed you will get it back a 100 times👍🏽

[@matthewfritz7396]

I believe that all Shepherd breeds are just some of the most intelligent dogs that exist. I have 2 purebred GSD'S and they are both just big lovable babies. The mother dog is about 85lbs. Solid. Her son is a big boy. He probably goes about 110 or so. Just absolutely love the Shepherd breeds.

[@davelowets]

Everybody think their own dogs are the "smartest". I've had many breeds, and most of them were quite intelligent. But yes, unfortunately, there are some just plain dumb dogs out there.

[@UnseenSpirit]

@@davelowets what breeds do you think are dumb?

[@HoseTheBeast]

@@UnseenSpirit you can search for that. They messure it by how many repetitions it takes on average for a breed to learn a new command and on average how often do they follow the command.

[@LeroyBrown84]

@@HoseTheBeast My eleven-year-old Dutch Mastiff (..pug 😜) would turn on the TV, close the curtains, and even unpack the dishwasher in exchange for a single slice of cucumber. 😉

[@nutterbutter5255]

I have an 8 yr old female brindle Dutch. This video was like re-watching her grow up. Def one of the most powerful, agile, extremely intelligent and protective dogs there is. Great video!!

[@agangstersparadise1]

My ex husband and his family members have Dutch Shepherds as guard dogs. They are truly amazing dogs.

[@troy9327]

Are they drug dealers?

[@darkyboi5705]

@@troy9327 lol

[@f.mazz.459]

Wow! Those are the nicest looking Dutch Shepherds I've ever seen. Beautiful. Striking

[@ozianmarickson1116]

Definitely my favorite episode. I love lorockmor working dogs

[@trtlphnx]

What An Absolute Beast; And The Dog's Not Bad Either ~ Naw, I Love Your Show And So Look Forward to What You Will Come Up With; And You Never Fail to Satisfy ~

[@bob4z]

Animal Watch is unique because you cover dogs that are rarely shown, I.e., the extreme working aspect of the canine spectrum, definitely no tiny toy dogs that look and behave like cuddly stuffed animals. Yet when you see how the ancient wolf has been reshaped into such a wide range of dog sizes, personalities, and behaviors, it’s amazing! Good job on this video!

[@Animal-Watch]

Thankyou so much 🙏🙏💙💙

[@peterdevitis2103]

I have an enormous Dutch 28”, 94 lbs at 23 months and will be about 100 at full maturity. I can’t imagine him attacking me. It would be utterly terrifying. With 40 years of martial arts training, I was always confident that I could handle a dog. But after getting this dog, I have to seriously reconsider this. Did I mention that he has human, scratch that, high level human intelligence?

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

They are extremely smart ... Totally human inteigence. I said to my husband - this dog is a mix between a dog, a cat and a alien or human..deff. not a DOG.. Lol... They must be a missing link betwen humans and dogs. Lol!! and if you do not work WITH them they will be a problem.. They are infact very sensitive so many dutchies has been ruined because they look so damn tough but needs a very sensitive hand. You need to be smart to own one ( sounds like you are that :) because you need to outsmart them to get 100% And they must never be forced against their will. .. but if you respect them and work WITH them and they feel that you are on their team they ill do ANYTHING for you.. They need to do different problem solving - not running after a ball every day because that creates so much stress in them and gets the cortisol level superhigh making the threshold for frustration very low.. . They need to use their brain A LOT .. and that takes very much effort from the owner. A lot of cool braingames.. I have the hghest respect for people who decide to rehome a dog they do not match with for any reason - but deff. find a experienced Dutchie only rescue or a police K9 unit that can take the dog. They deserve that :) Good luck what every you decide... GSDs are VERY cool. have owned that for 32 years and would highly recomend the breed. :)

[@rewind12354]

I was reading about one who attacked a terrorist who was firing RPGs at British soldiers. He was shot twice but still managed to jump on the terrorist and rip him apart. The dog survived and was given a medal and I think he went back to work with prosthetic legs.

[@danieldalrymple5940]

We have a 97 lb, 12 month old Dutch my kids call him the skinwalker. Human like in his abilities, smartest dog I ever known.

[@black__monk400]

Damn man...this is intense. Love your input on this wonderful dog.

[@George-mf5hq]

I got one from the Humane Society back in November and she's about 1 years old at 35 pounds. Her name is Hopper and seems very smart. She gets along really well with my 4 year old grandson. I take her to work every day and everywhere I go. She loves to get under the covers with me and my wife. I love this dog so much

[@ChelsiJ]

I have a shep/probably pit mix that looks just like a dutch shepherd. She’s the best dog I have ever had, she’s the smartest and most devoted beautiful pup (well, she’s 8 now 😂).

[@afitnessprofessional]

Post a picture please?

[@olistokes609]

I have a shepherd Saint Bernard mix and she's the most loyal baby

[@RiteshShankar24]

Are they good substitute to gsd ?

[@Ellie333jmtqkl]

@@RiteshShankar24 No.

[@primalcritters]

The irony is a lot of knpv Dutch Shepherds have about 1/4 working line German Shepherd, a splash of pit and sometimes even Great Dane for added size. Those big cheeks come from the pit. Same with the knpv Malinois.

[@StellaDoroBreadstick]

I’ve owned a Labrador Retriever, Greyhound, and Dachshunds. 3 years ago my daughter surprised me with a Dutch Shepherd puppy. At the time I didn’t want another dog, but I kept her. Boy oh boy am I happy I did! She is an exceptional dog….super smart, sensitive, athletic, adores affection and people who pay attention to her, quirky (but she’s an Aquarius too 😅), loving, not an excessive barker, looks intimidating but is actually a big baby who loves belly rubs, and is my very best friend on this planet. I sleep with her and I’ve never slept with any of my other dogs. The bond with her is indescribable. My Lab was also very smart and super friendly but he never really matured 😂 and he was a puppy at heart until we had to put him down at age 14. My Dutchie is almost 4 and she is fairly mature and has been for some time. Lab was a big goofy friendly dog who loved everyone and everything 🤎 Dutchie is friendly and seeks out affection from people but is cautious around people she isn’t used to (she is afraid of small children and African American people). My Lab would not have discriminated like that. Dutchie is friendly to a point. P.S. Greyhound was not the brightest dog. A sweetie for sure. Neurotic. Anxious. Loving. Friendly. Did I mention anxious? Dachshunds are my soul dogs. I lost my sweet Mya who was 17 years old this past February. She was my buddy/bestie/companion. She was spunky, loving, smart, athletic, had a zest for life, and we were inseparable. I miss her terribly.

[@ashlynmaguire4915]

I'm so happy you finally made a video on them I fell like they are over looked because of the Mali and German shepherd

[@keithadams1538]

I own one of Ragnors pups. Best dog I ever owned. Great with people kids and other dogs. Fantastic recall best with a silent whistle.

[@leonaessens4399]

There's the German Shepherd and there's the Malinois, or Belgian Shepherd. And then there's the Dutch Shepherd, which is all three rolled into one. I had one, and it was a long learning curve from start to finish. Dutch Shepherds are simply out of this world and sometimes you wonder if they're "real," meaning, you see them do things that your eyes can see but your mind tells you shouldn't be possible! A Dutch Shepherd's speed, power and intensity can in fact be quite frightening, but I think that what sets them really apart is their insane energy levels!

[@leonaessens4399]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ I have absolutely no idea what that means, or how this would in any possible way have anything to do with Dutch Shepherds.

[@dove3853]

Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross. By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free gift

[@leonaessens4399]

@@dove3853 What does this have to do with dogs? And, no, I do so not believe in your Jezus and the whole rigmarole of religion generally, and he certainly did not die for me. I didn't even exist at the time and even if I had (existed), I shudder to think anyone would find it necessary to die "for me" in such a manner. Or any manner. And that bit about "most of us" being lying thieving blasphemous adulterers at heart and deserving hell doesn't exactly impress me, either. It's just meaningless gobbledygook.

[@chesneymigl4538]

I love watching bite work. It's serious for the human, but great fun for the dog. I love seeing how excited they get

[@staceystrukel1917]

Me too.

[@mikefrost5481]

Same!! I've done decoy work for a while & dutchies , Mal's and Rottweiler's have been my absolute favorites to work with ! They pick it up SOOO quick !! Worked with an American pitbull terrier earlier this year too.. no matter what I wore for protection, that dog HUUURT when it bit !!

[@chesneymigl4538]

@@mikefrost5481 Ya-ouch! I can only imagine with their bite strength. It reminds me of a funny story a classmate of mine told me. I was in school for my LVT (veterinary nursing) and a friend was talking about adopting an Air Force dog wash out. They puppy had epilepsy and couldn't finish the program. They told her he hadn't had any bite work training. Then, the first cold day she put on a big jacket he grabbed her arm. *eyeroll* We both got a good laugh. :)

[@mikefrost5481]

@@chesneymigl4538 you'd be surprised though ! Allot of Mal's (especially dog's FROM working/military programs) just instinctively pick it up and grab things lol. I've got a 9week old male who's just over half Mal & the rest is Rottweiler, I had him out in the yard with me while I was working with a friends dog.. all he did was watch the other dog!! Few minutes later I came over to see him & he started grabbing the leg of my suit and hanging on🤣 so I've started working with him too now !

[@chesneymigl4538]

@@mikefrost5481 OK, that is freakin' adorable! Make sense though. My SO and I don't have a dog; we have a one bedroom apt at the moment. But have two cats I rescued. The boy gets into so much trouble. We have the ADA door handles and he figured out how to jump up and grab them. When that didn't work we watched, amazed, as he began to sniff and paw at the deadbolt. If he were a dog I'd have had him in agility work at a couple of months old.

[@jeannehafer6754]

Granddaughter has one and the intellegence of this dog is scary. Training not always easy because of their intellegence, they pick up so fast. Really do need to keep this dog well exercised and stimulated. Be sure to start socializing early on. LOTS of energy, amazing stamina.

[@NoTaboos]

Dog intelligence is always exaggerated. They're just dogs.

[@jeannehafer6754]

@@NoTaboos Really?

[@chelsea3564]

​@no taboos you can tell your life must be miserable!

[@stevieframe]

​@@NoTaboosHa Ha Ha, you clearly have never even saw a Dutchie.

[@NoTaboos]

@@stevieframe You can't even write correct English.

[@RBeatzRemix]

Never heard about this bread ... They so amazing looking and strong . Amazing dog !

[@harshitvarma5372]

Finally a video after 3 weeks yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thaliaalvarado6297]

My friend has a Dutch shepherd mix with German shepherd. He’s such a beautiful pup only a year old. Handsome boy ❤️

[@lianedegville3093]

My Dutchie here in Australia always lets me know when a stranger walks up my driveway but once he knows everything is ok the only danger he poses is his wagging tail. His mere appearance is enough to deter problems but he's a big sook. I haven't trained him to be interested in prey or bite work. He's a lover, not a fighter. But when he was younger he was good at dry-land dog sledding, tracking and sheep herding (living up to the 'shepherd' name).

[@davelowets]

Yep, here to, with the addition of possible suffocation from too many licks to the face, once they know you're a good guy..

[@mpspuij]

Seeing those wonderful working dogs I can say I am proud to be Dutch ;-)

[@omphemetsechake2839]

Lols🤣😅😂... I'm glad not a Dutch Shepherd😷 Lekker naweek my maat😊

[@dove3853]

Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross. By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free gift

[@omphemetsechake2839]

@@dove3853 scam

[@mpspuij]

@Dove Humbug, what is your point of your message .... ? Jesus died because the Roman empire nailed him to a cross. He did not die because of love for me, he had no notion of me. He might have smokes to much grass to come up with the God fantasy. In essence he might have been a cool dude with good ideas. So far no one rose from the dead so I sent that to the land of fairy tales. Dead is dead. The ten commandments are just guidelines which are normal in any civilized community how people should live together. Nothing Christian about it, the Buddhist had them long before Christianity. Christians just borrowed them for their cause to dominate. You have a very negative view of the world and people by saying that most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell. I did not break any law and for sure not a law you and your religion made up and pushed into people's faces. It is sad that you need some man made fantasy to give your life meaning. I laugh my ass off to hear how much you people believe in the afterlife and just cannot handle the notion that we have one life and after that it is over. That makes the most sense. I stick to Darwin and evolution. George Carlin has something to say about it go see Religion is bullshit on KZbin.

[@raymondsmallze5378]

His determination is incredible!!

[@gsingh4031]

I know for a fact any protection trainers hate when she comes and strokes the dogs 😂😂😂😂

[@jackiegreen4797]

Remind me of the book dogs of the Conquest

[@edengarden6811]

If i had a house or a farm i would def. get one. For protection and loyalty. Ragnar is getting commands in Dutch

[@gabrielcox7348]

i thought it was german

[@vasmits]

"Los!'', is definitely Dutch, meaning ''let go''!

[@stevenadeau62]

Beautiful and amazing video keep doing a great job beautiful and you should winning a Grammy awards for Best video on dogs

[@MZ-rv1bu]

I can't even get my Mal to bite on a tug toy, but when a guy broke in, at 55lbs, she took down a 6ft tall 190lb guy in a couple of seconds and dragged him out of his hiding spot. She's only a year and a half and has no protection training, but she can do anything she's taught if she is interested enough. And btw, mals and dutchies are basically the same dog except dutchies are brindle.

[@InfiniteTheMagicMan]

Nah mals arent as powerfull and arent heaviers

[@FireSignKennels]

Incorrect Dutchies are like slightly stronger mals with an off switch. Happy your Mal doesnt like intruders tho lol thats good drive she's got lol

[@youraveragemexorican]

No- they have different temperaments, weight ranges, barks, and coat colors you dimwit.

[@Beeautifullifefarm]

190? That guy must have been a stick

[@InfiniteTheMagicMan]

@@Beeautifullifefarm Lmao

[@sammynatal6471]

What an awesome security dog. So nice to train and work with. Just a pleasure.

[@markopolo945]

Amazing looking Dog, reminds me of the Malinois

[@neilferguson7176]

You can see it in it that's for sure.

[@deback4949]

Dutchy's are Malinois but on crack

[@KatieGerardi]

Some dutch shepherds are from KNPV lines which have malinois in them. If the puppy is brindle it's considered dutch and if it's tan it's considered malinois. Really interesting

[@deback4949]

@@KatieGerardi no that's a bit short to the point knvp is just a added certificate for working dogs in the Netherlands we call those mix dutch x Malinios or Malinios x dutch form a knvp line but most ppl dont care and call it a dutchy or a mal because they are sensetive about their dog bieng called a mut 😂

[@jfkst1]

Very similar if not nearly identical in many cases.

[@recondo5816]

Just saw this video today. My Dutch Shepherd, Jon Snow, is 6 years old. Before actually purchasing him I researched the breed and breeders for several months. I was lucky to locate a reputable breeder who lived a few hours away. We communicated for weeks about my expectations, the breeder's expectations, the environment the puppy would live in, etc. 5 or 6 months later I picked up my puppy. Vet visits. Puppy Socialization classes. Puppy Obedience classes. Advanced Obedience. He slept in a crate for a few months and only had access to a small portion of the house. I usually walked him, in the morning, for a short distance until he grew stronger. My wife let him out in the yard and worked with him a bit until I got home from work. In the evenings another walk. Every walk was also training. At 6 or 7 months he would either sleep in his crate or the mud room where his crate was located. If my wife left the house he was either in his crate or with her. Later, I enrolled him in Master Protection classes and later Scent work. A few months after turning 1 he had more access to the house. By 2 he had full access and no longer had to sleep in his crate or the mud room. He also had full access to the house when we were gone. He has NEVER destroyed any furniture, shoes, clothing or chewing on the walls. We allow him to meet and interact with close relatives, friends, and their children. He does very well with our special needs son. Training is ongoing. He is great off-leash. Obedient. Loyal. Smart. Protective. He is a great dog and friend.

[@RemoDonatoni]

I have a Dutch shepherd, Odin! He is very sweet and so adorable with me and my family, or even with other animals but with people between 17 and 50 is always alert and very protective.

[@rjames908]

I always found them the most beautiful looking out of all the shepherd dogs

[@jfkst1]

I'll always have one Mal/Dutchie. Difficult but for all around working ability nothing else compares.

[@AngelaPublicOutrage]

For sure difficult. I'm sorry they are both too poorly received and protective to make good seizure alert dogs. I can't risk someone getting harmed for trying to help lady who had tonic-clonic seizure at bus stop in Austin. Oddly bullies are generally great breed for this service purpose. And any who wonder, rescue dogs are great, my old Pets have been. Working dog trainers and reputable breeders are best option.

[@andrewtully4458]

Love the dogs you show they are all fine specimens every1 of em well done and gud luck 4 2022 ❤💙

[@BestOfAnimalss]

Never heard of this breed before. He looks like a mix of a German Shepherd and a Malinois

[@InfiniteTheMagicMan]

They existed the same time. late 1800s

[@neilferguson7176]

British blood in there with the brindle colouring.

[@hdhdhdhddhkalon]

nah it isnt whole different dog bit more extreme then the mali or working gsd

[@InfiniteTheMagicMan]

@@hdhdhdhddhkalon Dutch shepherds have been the best. Easy training, very powerfull and very fast. Im proud that my country has done one good thing atleast 😂

[@neilferguson7176]

Let's hope it doesn't go the same way as the German shepherd.

[@jappie72]

I could be wrong but did they say 'Los' when the dog needs to let go? That would be cool because 'los' is the let go command in Dutch. ('los laten' means 'to let go' or 'drop') So beautiful to see these dogs. I have to say they are not that well known here in the Netherlands compared to other breeds.

[@sixfivecreedmoor]

That's where some really terrific lineages spring from. My "little" gyp, Kimber, is 50-50 Malinois-Dutchie, purchased in the States, and both sides are in fact derived largely out of the Netherlands of KNPV working dog stock only a couple/few generations out. It's so impressive to see her very judiciously apply that deeply inherent protection instinct of me. If it's an animal that she's views to be a threat there's a hard an fast red line and it's very quick, extremely decisive, and downright smart. If it's a friendly (my older non shepherd Sako) merely aggravating me by jumping on me, it's careful but clear and decisive removal via a back of the collar tugging or pull off by deep back of the neck soft-mouthing, and if it's friendlies (friends/family.or presumed), it's fast and firm but mere insertion with some high pitched whining therebetween until the "threat" is beyond her perceived red line. This is ALL absolutely 100% self motivated and fully self carried out. Obviously, this is one tiny amount of similar sorts of behaviors deeply inherent in these animals, and it's the picking and choosing of degree and the spot on accuracy if her assessments that impress me so much. At 5 and 1/2 months old she took two back to back hits from a copperhead here in the yard when I bumped it accidentally from under a board. At the time, Kimber was the only one here who hadn't been bit by one over the years here ... including me. It's nothing to play with and it terrified me to see her take those two hits...neck and chest...and start swelling immediately. She hit it like a rat, pouncing and pinning, a HUGE mistake until her Aunt Sako did a quick drive by with dispatch to show her how it's done. Within a week she came across a big chicken snake and it was if she channeled Sako. Quick to learn, highly intelligent, absolutely no bullshit, deeply loving, supremely protective and very adaptive, you simply cannot go wrong with either the Dutchie or the Malinois...or like me, the cross thereof. Do yourself and the dog much more than a favor - know what you're signing up for. If they are for you and you for them, the rewards of ownership are innumerable. It sounds a bit silly I realize, but it's more of a partnership than "ownership". God, I love my little girl.

[@offgrid204]

I love this gal!! I just can’t look at her or I forget I’m watching a show about dogs.

[@andyrome316]

Google her mate😉

[@primalcritters]

These Dutch Shepherds are brn Dutch shepherds. Which means they are mixed, but very selectively bred. The sire of that puppy has American Pitbull Terrier in him. You can see by the shorter muzzle wider head. Then they breed them back. They can also cross with malinois, working German Shepherd and other Mastiff breeds

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

One of my favourite breeds the Dutch shepherd fantastic working dogs not for the novice handler or owner please do your research understand what your getting into

[@OldmanNix]

Exactly. They need mental and physical challenges and a lot of it. They are incapable of being lazy and they love being tired. No work is a sad dog.

[@maythao1926]

We have a Dutch Shepard for 8 years now. We have pigs chicken and he Shepard s the animals to their pens and if animals get out he rounds them back to our yard. He is so smart and protects our animals. Our pappa pig got out and went to eat the baby chicks. Scooby chased and nipped the pigs ankle until he dropped the chick out of his mouth. He will not chase any animal we show is part of our family. He does chase squirrels birds and critters not our own. He learns tricks easily and is really obedient and knows how to open doors and loves to be scratched. This breed is wonderful. So gentle with kids but barks like crazy when strangers come into our yard. We will place food in front of him and tell him no and he won't touch it til we tell him too. He is so smart and loving.

[@deplorablecovfefe9489]

My 110 lb shep was the sweetest boi and liked everyone but no one ever came within 20 ft of us just seeing him.

[@davelowets]

I wouldn't want a dog who comes with anti-socialism as side effect. When I'm out with my dog, I like to be able to socialize with other people and their dogs. I can take care of myself, and don't need a "scary" dog to boost my confidence.

[@strrsmth87]

@@davelowets good for you douchebag

[@davelowets]

@@strrsmth87 Sure, sure... Whatever..

[@HoseTheBeast]

@@davelowets i gotta say with my young working labrador I’d really appreciate if people didn’t take so much active contact to my dog all the time😂 all though it is some good training to learn to pass people who are making noises and holding their hand out to him. But still they shouldn’t just stick their hand out at a random dog without making contact with the owner first. It’s weird and potentially not good for your hand if you do that to the wrong dog😂

[@MacGuy-i6u]

Dropping negativity on someone's comment​@@davelowets

[@joehatton7158]

Brilliant episode, Lorockmor is superb place to train with top class trainers and Ian has some excellent dogs.

[@elizabethharvester6111]

Oh wow, what a gorgeous animal! I never heard of a Dutch Shepherd before.

[@waso778]

Really?

[@indingobolware-ps9xx]

Me either

[@cbarnhart76]

Just to make you aware, it's KNPV not KMPV. And it stands for Koninklijke Nederlandse Politiehond Vereniging translated to Royal Dutch Police Dog Association.

[@CompleteK9Canada]

Knpv dutch shepherds are amazing!

[@MrBlackbutang]

If I was 25 I would have one . Great amazing beautiful animals ❤❤❤❤

[@DeeJayResist]

I cringe when she gets down face to face with a dog that's not hers. Otherwise I love these videos and keep up the great work

[@teenx3769]

I'm curious what does that lead to?

[@sportingdawg]

Ive noticed this a good few times on her videos,not a wise move do that to the wrong dog give wrong eye contact could lead to a sore face

[@teenx3769]

@@sportingdawg oh now I get it . She prolly interacted with the dogs before doing that video

[@sportingdawg]

@@teenx3769 im not talking about these in particular but as a general rule getting in the face zone of any dog or strong eye contact is asking for trouble

[@teenx3769]

@@sportingdawg hmm understandable

[@devislight]

Before reaching 18 months of age, can you give / is it healthy, to introduce bite work. What age is it a safe age, to introduce bite work and increase more heavy running and chasing. That's to ensure that a puppy has fully grown physically over time, so it does not get physical ailments down the aging period. Thanks

[@longwinter9647]

Hello, so the just of it is like any work you do with the dog it's incremental.. the key is to not overwhelm the puppy so starting off with a puppy bite pillow on a rope etc only getting into running, agitation, chasing at certain ages as you build confidence and as the pups body and importantly brain is growing and adapting. For the most part, bite work to completion is something a professional needs to work on with your dog over a fairly lengthy period. That said, many people do have experience with dogs chase biting intruders but it should go without saying the potential for that to be another dog, smaller animal or worse a young child is also on that list. Hence the highly trained dogs costing a small fortune I'd expect, atleast in the first world.

[@mm7909]

I wouldn't start bite work with any pet dog. Just asking for trouble later and the loss of your dog.

[@selinablue7498]

I LOVE seeing Dogs that get worked like this, they are always 1000% happier and balanced looking then a normal pet dog 😍

[@davelowets]

That's not always the case. It's all in how the owner cares for a "pet" dog. I've seen miserable guard dogs, elated pet dogs, and vice versa. It's all in how the animal is cared for, trained, and socialized.

[@HoseTheBeast]

Every normal pet dog should get enough action and exercise. And I think people should just take their dogs with them everywhere. The thing most dogs like the most is doing things with their owners. Going to places. You shouldn’t just stop once you feel ”he is socialized now” just continue take your buddy everywhere and make it into a training at the same time. Your dog will be so much happier and at the same time so much more trained for any kind of enviroment and surrounding.

[@tamasraduly2676]

One of my classmate have dutch shepherd. I met this dog and loving me

[@dirkonnokia944]

I was quite amused when I heard the command: 'los' which is definitely Dutch. Great video by the way. I never had a Dutch shepherd because unfortunately they are not common in the Netherlands anymore.

[@davelowets]

So, what does "Los" mean in English?

[@HoseTheBeast]

I once saw an american police K9 handlers bodycam footage with a dutch shepherd as his dog. And he only did dutch commands.

[@roccorausch]

It’s because they use the KNPV (training program) standards, so they use the Dutch commands. And, yes, sometimes it sounds really funny.

[@geertjanssen133]

@@davelowets’los’ means ‘release’ or ‘let go’.

[@joecarson9667]

Anna.. go to am training kennels in Dublin Ireland .. you will love his dogs x

[@The_VANtastic_Pack]

These are some gorgeous 😍 dutchies!!! Tho they look heavier/stronger built then the Americans ones I've seen. I like both looks.

[@sandrageorge2165]

The most protective dog is one who loves his owner unconditionally & instinctively protects. I have 5 dogs. 3 largecMalinois Labrador mix. Sweet, gentle & would die to protect me. Also have 2 doxies who should never be 8f disregarded as fearless protectors. My 24 pound Chiweenie is as fearsome a protector as my 85 pound big dogs. The secret is love, loyalty & patience. I could pull a steak from the mouth of each of them safely. Put a human or animal predator in the mix & even the smallest will die trying to save me.

[@wendyhere7204]

Sad to see these mixed lines that barely even look like the original Dutch Shepherd anymore, safe for the brindled coat. I wish you'd do a separate one on fci lines. Dutch shepherd breeders in the Netherlands will actually advise against bite work because their characters are much better suited for other sports/work.

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

I am SO happy to read this because i got mine to use for other sports that IPO and protection work.. her parents are also used for tracking etc - but she has a lot of working dogs in her lines.( even though she is a FCI bred and reg.dog) She is very "mouthy". and goes for everything that moves....but we are working on that and it has turned out quite good allready.. so happy for that... She is such a lovely and VERY smart dog :) 7 months tomorrow ... yeye :)

[@The_Superpack]

The mixed ones are better by a mile lol Thanks for letting us know you do not know much.

[@wendyhere7204]

@@The_Superpack Stating your opinion as a fact and talking to anyone who doesn't share that opinion in a derogatory manner. How mature of you :) I bet you're really something special

[@ryanpoloski4322]

But why not bite work if the dogs are capable? If it's a working dog then it shouldn't be limited on what kind of work it should do

[@The_Superpack]

@@wendyhere7204 It is a fact

[@ofearghas]

I have one. Wonderful dog but not recommended for everyone. This presentation gave a good insight into what they're like.

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

Great video! Re: the difference between the Dutch Shepherd and the Malinois, I would have loved to hear a more thorough answer, especially in regard to temperament, personality and training style

[@jfkst1]

Difference depends on lines. They are cross bred often and have minimal differences overall.

[@sixfivecreedmoor]

I'm sure you've heard the comment that the Dutch is "a Malinois with an off switch", but I don't give that much credence. That's of course a bit pickable on a pup to pup basis, but to me, they seem effectively the same. Mines 50-50, both sides of her lineage are KNPV stock...she's phenotypically a Malinois, but I love 100% of her. Terrific dogs. Absolutely terrific. I'd kill or die for her I hope. She'd kill or die for me I KNOW!

[@nicolasderuiter1699]

@@sixfivecreedmoor Thanks

[@kims2r]

I haven’t got a great deal of experience on Dutchies but I think they’re even less forgiving than malinois if the handler isn’t self assured enough. The malinois will probably still be somewhat of a manageable dog with less confident handlers (it’s still very sub optimal obviously) but a Dutch will just give you the middle finger and harass you. That’s my unprofessional view on them:)

[@vintagesounds5150]

Awesome thanks for Sharing Anneka 🐎🐎🐎🏆

[@t.r.l.4377]

haven't seen a single dutch shepard in this video!

[@kaylajohnson1497]

same

[@johnperaro6387]

Add to thank you Veronica for making this video each and every video thank you and I have to thank them also for training the best dogs and I have to thank them for being my each and everyone of you all and I appreciate everybody that I recommend to you alleverybody that I recommend to you all I have to tell you all thank you for teaching them and teaching their dogs and training them to be excellent

[@FireSignKennels]

Ahh my favorite breed made the cut. God does exist☺😂

[@stem-hilariofredchristianr4869]

Can you make a video about Cardigan Welsh Corgi herding?

[@robertobreglia9224]

Very compliments Anneka for this very interesting video. I didn't know this breed before and i must say it's very interesting 👍👍👍👍🔥

[@lancelothao]

I have one called TeunTeun. A Dutch shepherd with a typical Dutch name. And he is wire-haired.

[@jamesloehr641]

You should do a video on the shiloh shepard. They are beautiful dogs.

[@jamesloehr641]

@Amer Hamad less aggressive by what I have read. Bred from a German shepard and Alaskan malamute. But they get larger than both. Considered a giant breed. Although the malimutes tend to be more food aggressive. They also are not known to be affectionate dogs. They say the shiloh shepard is a gentle giant and very loving. Also less likely to bite than the German shepards they are bred from. Also there is the king shepard which is bred from the shiloh and large German shepards. Looks like a fluffy giant German shepard. Roughly the same size as the shiloh shepard. Similar temperament. Both would be cool dogs to do videos on. King shepards are a very new breed.

[@damantis4412]

Hi Animal Watch can you please review the Spanish Breed called Alano ? Thank you

[@listershat]

Started watching this before I took my Husky / Mal boy for a hike and while we were out a gorgeous 9 month old female DS came round the corner. Very hyper and playful as you'd expect. Lovely dog. Bit of a coincidence.

[@davelowets]

Husky's are ALOT of work.... Endless energy. I wish that I had as much energy as they do. The stuff I could get done in a day.. 🤔

[@trevorcalder550]

we've got a dutch shepherd x Belgian Malinois cross what a lively friendly dog always had gsd's our first of this breed some similarities trainings going real well so far..

[@AM-ee2ro]

Please do the American bulldog breed next! It’s really interesting and another great breed that flies under the radar of many dog owners in the UK!!!

[@jonathanman8299]

Not interesting its just bulldog not good looking and no harm lmao

[@damieng657]

Very informative, Asa Wright is the name of a bird sanctuary in Trinidad

[@wicked13_racing46]

I absolutely love my dutch always had german shepherds but will never go back nothing better than a dutchie

[@paulrodrigues473]

Fantastic show love the dogs

[@staceystrukel1917]

Yes!!! I have a malinois mix and I would love a dutchie next.

[@Atme23Garvi]

I love your videos

[@sixfivecreedmoor]

I have a 50-50 Malinois-Dutchie gyp. Great to know after watching this dog and the decoy that she will be terrific for catching robots!!

[@jordanreeves9782]

I have a dutch shepherd called ahhlph trained by lorockmor working dogs his grandad is BIG ROY from the blood line hans pegg he stands at 5ft8 on his hind legs and bites with such force we had a live bite at work the other month his first bite with no equipment and he listened to every command given !!! Top Top trainers !!

[@subhasishdutta554]

These dogs are abosolute madlads

[@TheTropicalsummer]

That Dutch Shepherd Was Absolutely Amazing

[@IanM2698]

Gorgeous dogs and so are you 🤭🐶😉

[@ma1375]

6:43 frequency based targetted behavioral calibrations of all warm blooded species thru protocols?

[@astradutchshepherd1602]

They are almost as good as I am!

[@mir3311]

Your puppies are truly extraordinary!

[@bratislavradovanovic1857]

Cant wait to see them growing up!

[@astridklingemann1150]

That‘s so right said!👌

[@SUMERUP]

Lol..

[@nispen]

That music drives me crazy. Couldn't watch till the end. Pity, coz very interesting. Beautiful dogs

[@markf350s]

Are we allowed to own a Dutch shepherd in the United States?

[@ysbrandd]

Probably

[@hrpersian5179]

i fall in love with this breed , it's really underrated

[@carlpaladino427]

What an awesome new breed that I never knew about. Annika, you keep adding to my breed education

[@MZ-rv1bu]

They are a very old breed

[@dustylong]

@@MZ-rv1bu Yes, I have a picture of a dog called Max that was taken in 1929

[@arnograbner4741]

It is not a new breed! They are from the Netherlands and they are a very old breed (long before the German Shepherd they breeded the Dutch Shepherd - in the Netherlands still mostly for police work)!

[@miketimlinson603]

I just got one. She’s too Charlie Ann. I’ve had many dogs from my wife. She’s absolutely amazing, smart as a whip.

[@samspencer922]

Alsatians aka German Shepherds used be great healthy working breed. There's still some like that around but for the most part dog show standards ruined them and that's why Belgian and Dutch Shepherds took over. Hopefully someone can bring them back to what they were.

[@neilferguson7176]

Eastern Europe still have some good working lines.

[@Aaryansshorts76539]

There still are some working lines of gsd's around for military work

[@jameswilliamw.741]

Not taken over GS are still the most widely used working dogs in the planet. Departments & military have tried Mals & DS yet come back to the GS

[@Fox222]

Working line German Shepherds are still used a lot! They’re used all over the world for protection, military and police use… I live in the UK and you can easily get your hands on one providing you do your research and check the hips score etc etc. ❤️

[@goymedhundDogtrainingBehavior]

I have owned GSDs since 1989 but because of the health issuses i wanted to try soething quite simmilar in looks and got a White Swiss Shep. - he had a wonderful temperament and great work ethic BUT the healt was not good and i he died from cancer in march 2021 - and my GSD did 9 weeks later after having back problems for years.. Loosing your dogs when they are only 8 or even younger is very hard . so much work and LOVE... all gone.. So i decided to swap to a more healthy breed. Seeing the GSD being more and more destroyed over the years.. I hope the Dutchie will be better protected so i hoep it is not going to be very popular because that is when skipping corners in breeding happens.. In my country ( Norway) the GSD is the 3 rd most popular breed - but the Dutchie i have met only 3 people who kne what breed i have,,, There is only approx 25-30 reg. dutchies in the country..first litter in 4,5 years were born this spring . I hope it stays like this in the future. But if the health changes in GSDs to the better i will deff. get one again. They are the best

[@brendanvandermerwe6952]

Best dogs ever. Have to of them. My wife does bite training with them. Very protective over us and very devoted

[@WILD__THINGS]

One of my top 5 favorite breeds. Love these dogs. Absolute beasts!

[@serenesrn3827]

What r the other 4 fav ones ?

[@masitaatisam3679]

All shephards are pretty smart dogs and their learning level is out of this world.

[@scotthill9648]

Not seeing any pups for sale or updates for puppies in the future on their website … ??