Dutch Shepherd Forum

We have been looking for a dog for about two years. It had to have the right size, temperment, energy, and beauty. We like things unique. Not just another black Lab. We stopped by the local shelter on a whim. There was this beautiful brindle girl at 45lbs. They didn't know her breed or true age. We didn't care! she was everything we wanted and couldn't sign the papers fast enough. They were asking if we wanted a $50 DNA test because they wanted to know what she was. We said we would look at it later. With her German Shepherd type face, my Wife Googled images. She saw a picture of a identical looking dog and it was called a Dutch Shepherd. After much research, I don't need a DNA test. She is a DS. She is wonderful!! Smart, fun, and quick! We feel very lucky to have her!

Welcome to the forum! She's a cutie. Your story is similar to mine, although thankfully it didn't take so long to find Hilde. Thanks for rescuing!

I've been wondering about the DNA tests... I haven't seen one that specifically checks for DS, so I'm guessing they'd probably come back with GS and/or Mal mixtures. Here's a previous thread with some results:
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2764&p=28460&hilit=dna#p28460

she looks great. welcome. and yes, great that you rescued.
DS is not in the best and most extensive DNA databases, so a test would come back completely screwy - not even mal or gsd, so do not bother.

Congrats on your DS, lucky you indeed : ) She is beautiful!

Welcome to the forum....

THANK YOU!!!

Wow beautiful girl! I can't wait to see more pics. Congrats and thanks for rescuing!

Thank you for rescuing such a gorgeous gal. At this point I would say skip the DNA test. It is kinda nice waiting for the world to catch up to what you already know.....