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Ok, now it is time to explain the characteristics of a Dutch Shepherd.
I would like to start with characteristics that are more important for a pet. They are:
- Child-friendly or not.
- Affectionate.
- Intelligence.
- Energy and the will to play.
Child-friendly (or not)
"8/10"
This is a suitable breed for kids.
Affectionate (or not)
"8/10"
They like their family a lot and will show affection most of the time.
Intelligence
"8/10"
This breed is known to be intelligent. He will learn new tricks and rules without much effort from you.
Energy and the will to play
"8/10"
They are high energy dogs and will probably need attention and exercice.
Grooming (Is it easy?)
"6/10"
This one will not give you a hard time.
Do you live in a apartment?
These are traits that are usually more important for people living in small spaces:
- Adaptability to apartments.
- Amount Of Shedding.
- Drooling Potential.
- Exercise Needs.
- Tendency to bark.
Apartment Living
Are they suitable for apartment living?
"6/10"
This dog can adapt to life in a apartment.
Amount Of Shedding
"8/10"
They do shed a lot.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less shedding.
Drooling Potential
"3/10"
You may see some occasional drools from your dog from time to time.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less drooling.
Exercise Needs
"8/10"
This breed will require lots of exercise but they are not the ones that demand it the most.
Tendency to bark
"3/10"
This dog is regarded as being silent and not bark a lot.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less barking.
Can he be left alone?
"3/10"
This breed will likely suffer if left alone.
Other Characteristics
These are traits that may or may not be important to you:
- Dog Friendly.
- Friendly Toward Strangers.
- Easy To Train.
- Potential For Playfulness.
Dog Friendly
"8/10"
They usually like to stay among other dogs.
Friendly Toward Strangers
"3/10"
They are suspicious of strangers.
Easy To Train
"10/10"
They are very easy to train.
Potential For Playfulness
"8/10"
This breed does like to play a lot.
References
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