Schapendoes Dutch Sheepdog | |||||||||||||
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Other names | Dutch Schapendoes, Nederlandse Schapendoes | ||||||||||||
Origin | Netherlands | ||||||||||||
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Dog (domestic dog) |
The Schapendoes (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxaːpə(n)ˌdus] ) or Dutch Sheepdog, is a breed of dog originating in the Netherlands. The Schapendoes was originally a herding dog and general farm dog, but today also participates in dog sports such as agility and flyball.