Dutch Shepherd

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about the same as the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 58.5 lb is about the same as the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is The Netherlands. The coat is described as double, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.5 points above the group average of 3.5 for the Miscellaneous Class. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.