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Dutch Smoushond

    height of an dutch smoushond dog
group: working height: m 14.5-16.5" / 37-42 cm,
f 14-16" / 35-40 cm
types: weight: 4.08-4.54lbs /
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:

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:  
ideal for: companionship, family, watchdog, city life, agility trials
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 12-15 yrs  
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:  
kennel clubs: fci-(Pinscher and Schnauzer type dog group)
rescues:    
     
 
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