How would any of you handled this question: Can a Dutch Shepherd be used for hunting?
My Response: There are much better choices for a hunting dog. The DS has great search and scent skills and is very intelligent, but they have a hard bite and can be stubborn on releasing prey. That makes them better suited for police, military, and protection work.Facebook User wrote:can a dutch Shepherd be used for hunting
My Response: The breed was created for protection and herding. These dogs are capable of just about anything, so hunting is possible. If you already have one, and you want to try to train it for hunting, then you're probably OK. If you acquire one for hunting, your taking a chance on getting a dog that just doesn't meet your needs, which is bad if it then gets dumped to a shelter or worse. If you're serious about hunting, get a Coonhound or a Retriever.Facebook User wrote:What about chasing deer and boar ?
My Response: I use this Facebook page as a portal to attract a larger audience to the discussion website (www.dutchshepherdforum.com) where all the real experts live. I am the only one who sees the direct messages, so I encourage you to pose your question on the website or any of the other discussion groups on Facebook such as the Owners of Dutch Shepherds and Non Working Dutch Shepherds. I can almost guarantee you will receive much harsher criticism of your intentions then I have given here. The breed was not created to be a hunting dog. In fact, it was specifically created to be independent-thinking protectors of livestock starting about 130 years ago. That morphed into even harder protection work when the KNPV got involved and mixed in Belgian Malinois, Doberman Pinschers, and Rottweilers to reinforce the breed stock in the mid 1900s. In terms of obedient, trainable, and a good hunting dog, any of the retriever breeds fit the bill perfectly. Finding a good Dutch Shepherd hunting dog has a slim chance of success. Period.Facebook User wrote:No but i also want a dog thats obedient and trainable