How long does a Dutch Shepherd live?

The Dutch Shepherd has a life span of 12–14 years.

How big does a Dutch Shepherd get?

Males weigh 23–32 kg and females 19–27 kg. Height ranges from 55–62 cm.

Is the Dutch Shepherd hypoallergenic?

No, the Dutch Shepherd is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Dutch Shepherd

Miscellaneous Class

Height 57–62 cm 55–60 cm
Weight 23–32 kg 19–27 kg
Life span 12–14 years
Exercise 90 min/day

alert
intelligent
loyal
watchful
energetic
reserved with strangers

The Dutch Shepherd is in the AKC's Miscellaneous Class, the last step before full recognition. It comes from Netherlands, rural Low Countries. Males weigh 23–32 kg and females 19–27 kg. It stands 55–62 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Dutch Shepherd is a medium-sized, athletic breed that is known for its intelligence, loyalty, and trainability. This breed is native to the Netherlands, where it was originally used as a herding and guarding dog.

Group: Miscellaneous Class
Origin: Netherlands, rural Low Countries
Coat: short · gold brindle and silver brindle
Also known as: Dutch Herder and Hollandse Herdershond
Recognized by: UKC, FCI
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: be5dfe10-f705-49a3-94d0-9e6bdb8cf869

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Dutch Shepherd. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from ukcdogs.com dutchshepherd.org images.akc.org en.wikipedia.org furrycritter.com showsightmagazine.com

Dutch Shepherd FAQ

How long does a Dutch Shepherd live?: The Dutch Shepherd has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a Dutch Shepherd get?: Males weigh 23–32 kg and females 19–27 kg. Height ranges from 55–62 cm.
Is the Dutch Shepherd hypoallergenic?: No, the Dutch Shepherd is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Dutch Shepherd in?: The Dutch Shepherd is in the AKC's Miscellaneous Class, the last step before full recognition.

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Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/be5dfe10-f705-49a3-94d0-9e6bdb8cf869"

Response

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