Description: The Dutch Smoushond is a medium-sized dog with double coat of rugged wiry hair. It has small dark eyes, and black nose and lips. Long hair forms a beard, mustache, and eyebrows on its face. The ears are set high and triangular in shape. The muzzle is long and the jaws form an even yet slightly scissors bite.

The body of the Dutch Smoushond is proportional and well-balanced. Its legs are firm, straight, and well-muscled, with small round and catlike feet. The back of the legs are only thinly covered with hair.

Dynamics: The Dutch Smoushond is a charming dog with a friendly disposition. It can be reserved with strangers but it becomes very cheerful and loving with his family and friends. It is skillful and intelligent, and obedient to its owner. It is very eager to please and sensitive. Training the Dutch Smoushond has to be consistent but not harsh. This breed gets along very well with children and other household pets.

Breed Group: Terrier

Weight: 20-22 pounds (9-10 kg.)

Height: 14-17 inches (35-42 cm.)

Color: The coat color of the Dutch Smoushond is generally straw yellow, with shades of dark brown and white or light yellow.

Country of Origin: The Dutch Smoushond exact origins are unknown but is considered to come from the Netherlands. It is hardly known outside of the country.

Activities: The Dutch Smoushond is an active and energetic breed. It needs lots of exercise and play sessions.

Grooming: It is easy to take care of the Dutch Smoushond. Hair should be plucked by hand twice a year. The coat should retain its rugged and unkempt look. Try learning how to do this by taking the dog to a professional groomer first. Remove excess hair from inside the ears and between pads of the feet.

Other Info: The Dutch Smoushond has a life expectancy of 12-15 years. This breed will be fine living in the city or apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised. It is actually recommended that the Dutch Smoushond live indoors.

Description: There are three varieties of the Dutch Shepherd: the long-haired, the short-haired, and the wire-haired. The short-haired variety, with a fine and dense coat, is very common, the wire-haired one, with medium length hair that is wiry, less so. The long-haired variety, with long straight and harsh hair, is very rare.

The body of the Dutch Shepherd Dog is muscular and symmetrical. It has dark slanting eyes and ears that stand erect on its head. It has a long muzzle and the strong teeth forms a scissors bite. The tail is slightly curved. The feet are small, and there are no dewclaws.

Dynamics: The Dutch Shepherd Dog is an affectionate dog with a sweet and playful disposition. It is very friendly, loving, and highly energetic. It is a very happy dog, and very intelligent. It gets along well with children and with other dogs and animals. It is reserved and suspicious of strangers. It is easy to train and very eager to learn, which makes it an active and enthusiastic worker.

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: 65-67 pounds (29.5-30.5 kg.)

Height: 22-25 inches (55-63cm.)

Color: The coat color or the Dutch Shepherd Dog can come in various shades of brindle, including gray, yellow, silver, red or gold brindle, and blue.

Country of Origin: The Dutch Shepherd Dog comes from the Netherlands, and is not really popular outside the country as compared to the related Belgian shepherds’ popularity in the US and northern Europe.

Activities: The Dutch Shepherd Dog is a highly energetic dog and likes a lot of action. This breed has to be kept physically and mentally exercised. They need to be taken outdoors for a walk or a run from time to time. The Dutch Shepherd Dog is popular for being a herder and for its quick reflexes. It has been used for agility, catch, obedience competitions, guard work, and field training companionship. The Dutch Shepherd Dog is also valued as a farm guard, cart-puller, watchdog, and police and security dog.

Grooming: The long-haired and short-haired variety need regular combing and brushing. The wire-haired variety should never be brushed and can only be combed from time to time. It needs professional plucking twice a year to remove dead and loose hairs. The excess hair on the ears should be removed. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Info: The Dutch Shepherd dog has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. This breed will be fine living in the city and in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised and taken outdoors often. This is a generally healthy breed and its all-weather coat helps it to overcome cold climate.

Description: The Drentse Patrijshond is a well-balanced hunting dog, bred with a hunting insitinct. It has short to medium length hair, with the body, ears, tail, and the back of the legs possessing longer hair. The nose is black, and the eyes are a dark hazel or brown. The ears hang down, and the tail is carried high or curved when the dog is alert or excited.

Dynamics: The Drentse Patrijshond is agile and fast on the hunting field. Despite that it is a calm and sweet tempered dog. It tends to be more relaxed at home, but it is also a work-driven breed. It is loyal, protective, and devoted to its family. It becomes very attached to its family, and is sweet and excellent with children.

Breed Group: Gun Dog

Weight: varies accordingly to the height

Height: 22 to 25 inches (55 to 63 cm)

Color: The Drentsche Patrijshond usually comes in white with brown or orange markings. A large brown or orange mark is usually present on the backside above the tail. The coat of this breed is tricolor, sometimes with tan markings.

Country of Origin: The Drentsche Patrijshond originated in the Netherlands, tracing back to the 16th century.

Activities: The Drentsche Patrijshond excels in hunting all kinds of game, hunting with good speed. It also serves as a pointer and retriever. It also works as a watch dog, child playmate, and even pull carts.