Working ability is not a slogan to us.
It is demonstrated over time, in real environments, with real handlers.
(Holland Nicole v. le Dobry × Holland Eran v. le Dobry)
Across more than two decades of Dutch Shepherd–exclusive breeding, de las Flores dogs have gone on to work in sport, service, detection, protection, and real-world utility roles. The list below reflects documented roles and activities reported by owners and handlers working these dogs in active environments.
Not every dog is expected to do everything.
But taken together, the record shows what the program consistently produces.
Where de las Flores Dogs Are Working Today
- IPO/IGP* (Including Multiple World Championships)
- Police K9* (Including one shot in the line of duty. He's OK)
- French Ring*
- PSA*
- Narcotic Detection
- Bomb Detection
- Arson Detection
- SAR*
- Elite Yosemite SAR
- IGP FH 3* (Including multiple National Championship Competitors)
- FCI FH (Including 1 World Championship Competitor)
- IPO-RH*
- Cadaver Dog
- Avalanche Rescue
- Nose Work*
- Personal protection*
- Property guard dog*
- Off-Grid Sentry and Hunting Dog*
- Working Farm dog*
- AKC Herding dog*
- Sheep Herding
- Cattle Herding*
- Wildlife flushing
- Forestry Dog
- Oil Pipeline Wild Animal Control/Deterrent
- Agility*
- Weight Pulling*
- Lure coursing*
- FAST CAT* (Including #3 Ranked at 29.32MPH)
- Barn Hunt* (Including multi-time Champions)
- Dock Diving* (Including 2 Champions)
- SR DIV Dock Jumping - 15:11 and 16:2
- Seizure Alert Dog
- Migraine Alert Dog
- Sleep Apnea Alert Dog*
- Cancer Detection Dog*
- Wheelchair service dog
- Special Needs Service Dog
- PTSD Service Dog*
- Emotional Support* (No longer offered.)
- UKC Show Champion*
- UKC Total Dog
- AKC Show*
- AKC show - Best In Breed
- K9 Disc Dog*
- AKC Trick Dog*
- AKC Fit Dog*
- Bikjouring*
- 5K Marathon Running Dog
- 3 x One World Canine Obstacle Run*
- Halftime Show Acting Dog*
- Cougar Tracking
- Deer Hunting
- Freestyle Canine Competition
- PULLER Sport Dog* (Including 3 certified PULLER dogs)
- Truffle Hunting Dog
- Social Media Influencer* (including one with 13.8K Followers)
- Active family pet*
WORK IN PRACTICE
Job Listings and Real-World Placements
When available, we post specific working-role listings and placement needs here. This is where we document what “working” looks like beyond branding.
View Working Roles