My question: Is it the same for the Dutch Shepherd Dog?
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Simple Question?
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centrop67
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Simple Question?
I happened to hear somewhere that "German Shepherd Dog" is the official breed name to distinguish between the human shepherds from Germany.
My question: Is it the same for the Dutch Shepherd Dog?
Asking for a friend
My question: Is it the same for the Dutch Shepherd Dog?
Asking for a friend
Michael
Location - Cutler Bay, FL USA
Location - Cutler Bay, FL USA
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Steve Gossmeyer
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Re: Simple Question?
No the dutch shepherd is Hollandse herder or dutchshepherd the gsd is Deutsche shaferhund or German shepherd dog... it's the translation from the native language
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Dutchringgirl
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Re: Simple Question?
ahhh, I knew Steve would have the answer, I knew the DS was a Hollandse herder but I didnt know about the GSD,
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centrop67
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Re: Simple Question?
I should have known it would come down to etymology (the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.).
Michael
Location - Cutler Bay, FL USA
Location - Cutler Bay, FL USA
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Joxgirl
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Re: Simple Question?
I love the root of words and the true meanings. Plus, it always makes me feel smart that I know that info.
Saralee
Rogue (Dutch Shepherd) 2 years old
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Rogue (Dutch Shepherd) 2 years old
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