They were needed as draft dogs to pull heavy carts, as drover dogs to move herds of dairy cattle, as watchdogs, and also as family companions. (3/15) by Judy Powell September 27, 2020, 10:52 am Judy Powell 0 Previous 3/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Dog tattoo design & idea Next article As the name says, they are called Dutch Barge Dog because of their role as a companion, watchdog, and guardian on barges and small boats on Holland’s canals and rivers. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.