Drentse Patrijshond

The Drentse Patrijshond also Drentsche Patrijshond (in Dutch) is a medium sized spaniel-type gun dog from the Netherlands province of Drenthe. Sometimes they are called the "Dutch Partridge Dog" or "Drent" in English.

Drentsche Patrijshond
Drentse Patrijshond
Other names	Dutch Partridge Dog Drentsche Patrijshond Drent
Origin	Netherlands
Traits Height Males 58–63 cm (23–25 in) Females 55–60 cm (22–24 in) Coat The coat is dense, but not really long. Color White with brown markings
Kennel club standards Dutch Kennel Club standard FCI standard
Dog (domestic dog)

History

These hunting dogs were developed in the Netherlands around the 17th century and they are closely related to the French Spaniel and the German Small Münsterländer hunting dogs.

Colours

These dogs will always be mostly white with a lot of brown markings, their ears and a lot of the head will always be brown.

Temperment

These dogs are usually gentle and happy and good with children and other dogs. They need lots of exercise like many of the other spaniels.