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Dutch Shepherd — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Dutch Shepherd — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Facts below are extracted verbatim field-values and section headings from the official AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) breed standard. The standard text is copyrighted by the respective registry; only factual data points and outline headings are quoted, not descriptive narrative. Source: https://www.akc.org / https://www.fci.be.

Facts (verbatim field values from the official standard)

  • ORIGIN: The Netherlands.
  • WEIGHT: Height at the withers: Males: 57 - 62 cm.
  • Coat: The dog is shown in natural coat without excessive grooming.
  • Color: Brindle.
  • Temperament: The Dutch Shepherd should reflect the qualities of loyalty and reliability, alertness, and watchfulness.

Standard outline (section headings)

  • FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL)
  • HOLLANDSE HERDERSHOND
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION OF VALID OFFICIAL STANDARD:
  • CRANIAL REGION:
  • FACIAL REGION:
  • TAIL:
  • LIMBS:
  • FOREQUARTERS:
  • COAT
  • Hair:
  • Colour:
  • SIZE AND WEIGHT:
  • DISQUALIFYING FAULTS:

Sources

Dutch Shepherd — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Source document: AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)Official breed standards (factual data points + section outline extracted verbatim)retrieved 2026-08-02

Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/dutch_shepherd_combined.txt