NAME: Drentse Patrijshond
OTHER NAMES: Drentse Patrijshond, Drent
ORIGIN: Netherlands
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Gun Dog (UKC)
TEMPERAMENT: Intelligent, Obedient, Loyal, Sweet-Tempered, Companionable, Fearless
HEIGHT: 55 to 63 cm (22 to 25 in)
COLORS: Brown & White, Tri-color, Orange & White
OVERVIEW
Drentsche Patrijshond is a versatile spaniel-type hunting dog from the Dutch province of Drenthe. Called the Dutch Partridge Dog (or "Drent" for Drenthe) in English, approximately 5,000 dogs are registered with the breed club in the Netherlands, and breed clubs operate in Belgium, Denmark, Scandinavia and North America. The Drentsche Patrijshond bears some resemblance to both spaniel and setter types of dog. An excellent pointer and retriever, this dog is often used to hunt fowl and adapts equally well to the field or marshes.
BODY TYPE
Valid color is white with brown or orange markings. Mostly white with large brown plates (spots.) There is usually one plate that covers the backside above the tail. A mantle (large marking across the back) is permissible, but generally less desired.
COAT
The coat is medium long, with feathers on the leg and longer hair on the front of the chest, giving the impression of a longer haired coat.
COLOR
Brown & White, Tri-color, Orange & White
TEMPERAMENT
Though the breed shows a strong hunting instinct in the field, and can be quite driven, these dogs tend to be more relaxed in the home than many of the hunting breeds. They are strongly attached to family members, loyal, and of sweet disposition, particularly with children.
EXERCISE
Happiest when working alongside a hunter, the Drentse enjoys the company of humans in the great outdoors. Several brisk turns around the park will satisfy it as well. Although it will come home and quietly assume its position on its bed, it should not be mistaken for a sedentary dog - the breed will suffer if insufficiently exercised.
OTHER NAMES: Drentse Patrijshond, Drent
ORIGIN: Netherlands
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Gun Dog (UKC)
TEMPERAMENT: Intelligent, Obedient, Loyal, Sweet-Tempered, Companionable, Fearless
HEIGHT: 55 to 63 cm (22 to 25 in)
COLORS: Brown & White, Tri-color, Orange & White
OVERVIEW
Drentsche Patrijshond is a versatile spaniel-type hunting dog from the Dutch province of Drenthe. Called the Dutch Partridge Dog (or "Drent" for Drenthe) in English, approximately 5,000 dogs are registered with the breed club in the Netherlands, and breed clubs operate in Belgium, Denmark, Scandinavia and North America. The Drentsche Patrijshond bears some resemblance to both spaniel and setter types of dog. An excellent pointer and retriever, this dog is often used to hunt fowl and adapts equally well to the field or marshes.
BODY TYPE
Valid color is white with brown or orange markings. Mostly white with large brown plates (spots.) There is usually one plate that covers the backside above the tail. A mantle (large marking across the back) is permissible, but generally less desired.
COAT
The coat is medium long, with feathers on the leg and longer hair on the front of the chest, giving the impression of a longer haired coat.
COLOR
Brown & White, Tri-color, Orange & White
TEMPERAMENT
Though the breed shows a strong hunting instinct in the field, and can be quite driven, these dogs tend to be more relaxed in the home than many of the hunting breeds. They are strongly attached to family members, loyal, and of sweet disposition, particularly with children.
EXERCISE
Happiest when working alongside a hunter, the Drentse enjoys the company of humans in the great outdoors. Several brisk turns around the park will satisfy it as well. Although it will come home and quietly assume its position on its bed, it should not be mistaken for a sedentary dog - the breed will suffer if insufficiently exercised.