Dutch Schapendoes
Holandský ovčácký pudl
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Key facts
| FCI group | 1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 40–50 cm |
Recognition features
- Lightly built dog with a long, lightly wavy coat standing off in tufts
- Height 40–50 cm, springy movement and great jumping ability
- Friendly, watchful and cheerful
Purpose
A lightly built Dutch herding dog with long coat, a tireless jumper.
History
At the end of the 19th century it occurred wherever sheep grazed on Dutch heathland; shepherds valued its tireless pleasure in work and its intelligence. It is related to the Bearded Collie, Puli, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Old English Sheepdog and Briard.
Coat
Long (7 cm or more over the hindquarters), lightly waved, dry coat with sufficient undercoat, never curly; all colours permitted, blue-grey to black preferred.
Similar breeds
- Bearded Collie · Compare
- Polish Lowland Sheepdog · Compare
- Old English Sheepdog · Compare
- Briard · Compare
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