Drentse Patrijshond

dog breed

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.[1][2][3]

Drentsche Patrijshond
Drentse Patrijshond
Other namesDutch Partridge Dog
Drentsche Patrijshond
Drent
OriginNetherlands
Traits
Height Dogs 58–63 cm (23–25 in)
Bitches 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 change

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.[2]

Colours change

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.[2]

Temperment change

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.[4]

References change

  1. "Drentsche Patrijshond". AKC. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Drentsche Patrijshond". United Kennel Club. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  3. "Drentse Patrijshond". dogbreedslist.info. Archived from the original on 21 August 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  4. "Drentsche Patrijshond". dogtime.com. Retrieved 14 March 2021.