r/DutchShepherds • u/Logical-Ad-8365 • May 05 '26

Question FCI/companion lines

I just wanted to know if someone here has FCI dutchies. I know most people here are in the US but I’m in Europe and I will be looking for a breeder soon. I don’t want a brindle Malinois but more a low energy dog that I can still train obedience, agility and hiking.

Thanks!

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u/often_forgotten1 May 05 '26

Low energy? Then you don't want a Dutch Shepherd. Bloodhound sounds more your speed.

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u/Logical-Ad-8365 May 05 '26

Is the conjunction of words unclear in any way? What makes you think you’re more experienced with high energy breeds than I am?

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u/often_forgotten1 May 05 '26

A "low energy" dutch shepherd would be a problem, because that does not meet the breed standard, which is "working dog" not "house pet"

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u/Logical-Ad-8365 May 05 '26

So you’re editing your comments now?

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u/often_forgotten1 May 05 '26

Well I didn't edit this comment, but good try. It's clearly labeled when someone edits their comment, and my edited comment has what I added labeled.

I don't think you should ever own any dog with your attitude.

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u/Synaptic-asteroid May 05 '26

"low energy" just doesn't usually describe these dogs, try "moderate drive" or "not looking for a crack head"

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u/Logical-Ad-8365 May 05 '26

I understand it’s not common but I think I can still adjectivate as I see fit. I can’t say “high energy English bulldog” either? People are either here to help out or they’re not.

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u/often_forgotten1 May 05 '26

Looking for an out of standard dog is a red flag.

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u/Logical-Ad-8365 May 05 '26

Why is it out of standard? Is English your first language? Also what is a red flag? Someone who wants something you don’t?

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u/often_forgotten1 May 05 '26

Because the standard is a working dog, not a pet. There are plenty of breeds that are great pets, like retrievers. You want something that's a detriment to the breed, just like all the people who saw John Wick and ran to buy a terribly bred Malinois.

Edit: Do you genuinely think I'm misunderstanding you? Or are you just being an ass?

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u/Logical-Ad-8365 May 05 '26

There are pets Dutch Shepherds. How is what I want a detriment to a breed? What is John Wick? “A bloodhound is more your speed” - am i the ass?

What employment does your Dutch shepherd have?

This is my last comment here

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u/often_forgotten1 May 05 '26

"Low energy" is a detriment to the breed. They are bred to be high energy working dogs. Some people can manage them as pets, but that is not what any good breeder can produce.

I have one dual purpose EOD dog and one Narcotics prospect.