New owner to the awesome world of Dutch Shepherds
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:41 pm
I am a new owner of a 9 month old Dutch Shepherd Female "Trooper". I also have just finished assisting my brother in adopting a 11 month old female Dutch shepherd. I currently have a 10 year old Akita (Nala), and a 11 year old Chocolate Lab (Oakley). My interest in owning a Dutch has grown since we began using them in our K 9 detail. I am relatively new to the breed, and any assistance would be greatful. I currently have an acre of property that is also surrounded by 500 acres of hay fields which will offer Trooper the ability to run to her hearts desire. I also intend to run in the area of my house with her as well. My brothers adoption of Libby was a blessing for him as he had recently lost his 14 year old jack Russell. Libby was purchased from the breeder by a family who subsequently dropped her as a puppy causing her to develop a bone spur in her front left elbow. The owners declined to due the surgery and had planned on putting her down until the breeder purchased her back. Surgery was performed in July and she is recovering well. We hope she is able to make a full recovery, but either way he is excited to be granted this opportunity.