Drentsche Partridge Dog
Drentsche Patrisijshond
Key facts
| FCI group | 7. Pointing dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 55–63 cm |
| Weight | 25–35 kg |
Recognition features
- White with brown markings and brown ears, roan not permitted
- Longer hair on neck, chest, ears and legs, and a richly feathered tail that circles while searching
- Wedge-shaped head with a brown nose and amber eyes
Purpose
A versatile pointing dog of the spaniel type for field and water, hunting within gun range, pointing, retrieving and finding lost game.
History
The breed originated in the 16th century from Spanish dogs (Spioenen) that came via France and were known in the Netherlands as partridge dogs. In the east of the country, especially Drenthe, they were kept purebred. It was officially recognised on 15 May 1943 and the breed club was founded in 1948. It is related to the Small Münsterländer and the Epagneul Français.
Coat
Dense, straight coat with a water-resistant undercoat that appears long due to longer hair on neck, chest, ears, legs and tail. White with brown markings, with or without spots or ticking; roan is not permitted.
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