Meeko the Dutch Shepherd at 4 years old—"Hi, Well it is that time again, my birthday picture. I so can not believe another year has flown by. For my 4th birthday we went for a 4 hour walk/hike down by the lake. We hiked and I saw my first garden snake. Wasn't sure what to do, but I did get a few good sniffs in. It was a beautiful day with a lot of distractions going on, little children playing ball,bicycles, roller blades, joggers, and I walked so calmly. We stopped and sat under huge mature trees in the shade where I was groomed and given treats and water. Here's to another great year !"
Meeko the Dutch Shepherd at 3 years old—"Hi everyone, Well its my birthday today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Meeko!, ...3 years You made me a better person, and I say that with gratitude. Maybe it's those eyes, so trusting and deep. They seem to look into my soul and dare me to be a better person and to give you the very best I can. The way you get excited each and every time I come home, even if I've only been gone for 10 minutes. Your smile says, I’m so happy to see you and so glad you are mine. You have grabbed a hold of my heart and filled it with so much love it feels like it might burst. That’s exactly what you’ve given to me. Happy Birthday Big Guy! Your Doggie Birthday cake is in the oven!"
Meeko the Dutch Shepherd at 1 year old—"Hi, I'm Meeko. Kelly is typing today because on the weekends I have spent hours in a huge park running and meeting all my buddies at the off leash trails. My paws are pooped. I am so lucky to have such fun. Kelly even brings snacks and I often get a cookie at the end of the trails while she brushes and grooms me, I am a handsome dog!! I often show my gratitude in our home where I am often bringing random items to Kelly, such as a toy or sock. I even managed to bring a drinking glass once from two levels in the home to the kitchen. I do admit Kelly looked very nervous as I brought it to her, Woof woof. I am also so happy that Kelly was smart enough to watch Mr. Milans video's and do research on my breed. She really understands me and I'm still growing!! Oh one more thing, she loves to bring me to the children's playground at night so as I can play on bigger toys. I just love pleasing Kelly. She gets so excited when I climb the stairs to the slide, then slide down right in front of her. She rubs my ears and tells me how smart I am. Even though we haven't been to obedience classes I think we are doing very well, but we are looking into it."
Meeko the Dutch Shepherd at 1 year old
Meeko the Dutch Shepherd at 2 years old—"I just turned two, and went through some dog obedience classes with such excitement the trainers were amazed on how focused and eager I was to learn."
This is 8-year-old Lothar (full name: Robert - Lothar v.'t Noorder Erfe). Lothar is a shorthaired Dutch Shepherd living in Germany.
This is 8-year-old Lothar (full name: Robert - Lothar v.'t Noorder Erfe). Lothar lives in Germany.
Lothar the Dutch Shepherd
Lothar the Dutch Shepherd
Lothar the Dutch Shepherd
Lothar the Dutch Shepherd
Lothar the Dutch Shepherd as an 8-week-old puppy
Kinde the Dutch Shepherd out in the snow.
Kinde the Dutch Shepherd out in the snow.
This is a German Shepherd (front) playing with a Dutch Shepherd (back). This photo gives you a good comparison between the two shepherd breeds.
Another good comparison photo of the German Shepherd and the Dutch Shepherd. Shown are Paul (left), a shorthaired Dutch Shepherd; a German Shepherd named Mara (center); (right), a shorthaired Dutch Shepherd.