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  Dutch Smoushond
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| group: working |
height: m
14.5-16.5" / 37-42 cm,
f 14-16" / 35-40 cm |
| types: |
weight: 4.08-4.54lbs
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9-10 kg |
| colors: |
all
shades of yellow, with dark straw color most preferred.
ears, moustache, beard and eyebrows may be of a darker
shade of yellow than the rest of the dog. any color other
than shades of yellow are unacceptable |
| physical traits: |
well-muscled, strong |
| hair type: |
body: rough-coated,
rugged, coarse, wiry, harsh, straight, unkempt looking approx.
4-7 cm ( 1 ½ - 2 ¾ inches) long; not curly,
wavy or woolly; a tendency to mat is a serious fault. sufficient
undercoat to protect the dog from the weather. a parting
on the back indicates that the coat is too long and soft
and lacking undercoat.
legs: medium length, not dense, pointing
backwards, appearing slightly feathery. a dense
and woolly coat all over the legs, hiding the
true outline is considered a fault.
tail: bushy, with no fringe.
head: same wiry hair as
body but a bit shorter, especially
on the skull. long hair on cheeks,
moustache, beard and eyebrows. eyebrows
can be a bit longer as long as they
do not hide the eyes or interfere
with eyesight. topknot and parting
on the muzzle are faults. hair on
the ears should be shorter than on
body |
personality/
temperament: |
lively, active, engaging,
cunning, intelligent, affectionate, pleasant, gay, friendly,
free. not nervously over-active, easily frightened,
yappy or prone to run off. very adaptable, dependent, sober,
sensitive, companionable, alert, good sense of humor, gets
along well with other dogs and cats |
maintenance/
special needs:
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easy to train, needs exercise,
fleecy coat requires hairs to be plucked by hand twice a
year, clean out hair from inside ears |
| nickname: |
Hollanse Smoushond, 'Gentleman’s
Stabledog', coachman's dog |
| origination: |
The Netherlands, possibly
from the Yellow Schnauzer |
| bred for: |
ratting in stables,
to follow horse and carriage |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
companionship, family,
watchdog, city life, agility trials |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
12-15 yrs |
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| of interest: |
this breed was scarce
in the 1970’s and was revived through selective breeding.
likes to swim. some consider the Dutch Smoushond to be in
the terrier group |
| health concerns: |
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| kennel clubs: |
fci-(Pinscher
and Schnauzer type dog group) |
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