’BEWARE OF THE DOG’ SIGN

THE NETHERLANDS - 1980s EA/NL/0017
https://europearchive.eu/country-index/netherlands

Unlike many other European ‘beware of the dog’ signs, this Dutch example features a dobermann rather than the more commonly seen German Shepherd or Alsatian as it’s sometimes referred to (see object number 021 for context). Just like the Alsatian, the Dobermann is another German dog that’s recognised for its aggression. Owing to this, these signs are often used as a burglar deterrent whether there’s a dog on guard, or not.

’BEWARE OF THE DOG’ SIGN

THE NETHERLANDS - 1980s EA/NL/0017
https://europearchive.eu/country-index/netherlands

Unlike many other European ‘beware of the dog’ signs, this Dutch example features a dobermann rather than the more commonly seen German Shepherd or Alsatian as it’s sometimes referred to (see object number 021 for context). Just like the Alsatian, the Dobermann is another German dog that’s recognised for its aggression. Owing to this, these signs are often used as a burglar deterrent whether there’s a dog on guard, or not.