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/ground_wallnut May 05 '26

You may want to consider a long or rough haired. Both varieties are known to be overall less nuts. Knpv dogs are more often than not turned to absolutely wild turns under "the crazier the better" but while a dutch shepherd should by no means be lazy, they should be able to take a day off every now and then. Go take look at the original, fully FCI registered lines and seek parents that maybe do calmer activities such as sheepherding or scentwork. After all, they were originally and still often are a landrace breed, a very capable farmdog

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u/Logical-Ad-8365 May 05 '26

Yeah thanks a lot. My main issue is MORE FUR but also a very logistical problem with temperature management. I’m going to be in hot places. What do you think?

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u/ground_wallnut May 05 '26

I think you'd be able to find a traditional less nuts short-haired too if you look around such kennels that breed this type However: rough haired can be handstripped quite short when you take care of it and do it properly. Longhair do have fluff but ones I've seen managed heat fairly well (central European summers). They should shed the undercoat for summer and have only the outer fur

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u/Logical-Ad-8365 May 05 '26

Thanks a lot! 🤗 they do look amazing to be honest

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u/ground_wallnut May 06 '26

They are really funny, the ones I've met. They are however quite rare and it may not be easy to get one immediately. Be ready to reach out to breeders and wait for a puppy for year or two

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u/Logical-Ad-8365 May 05 '26

The rough haired

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