Dutch Partridge Dog

Drentsche Patrijshond, Drentse Patrijshond

The breed distinguishes itself by a very special characteristic. During the search of a hunting episode, the tail of the Dutch Partridge Dog describes a circular movement, especially if he is aware of the scent of the hunted game. Like many dog breeds in this region, he did not really cross the borders of his country of origin and remained confined to his native region. To get to know him, you will have to go to the Netherlands.

Height 55 to 63 cm
Weight 20 to 25 kg
Life expectancy 12 to 13 years

Quick Overview of the Dutch Partridge Dog

Temperament

  • Nice
  • Good character
  • Affectionate and amusing
  • Docile and faithful

Appearance

  • Very harmonious build
  • Lively gait
  • Dense and tight coat
  • Drooping ears close to the head

Health

  • Generally healthy
  • Rarely ill
  • No particular pathology

Temperament of the Dutch Partridge Dog

Gentle, good character, affectionate, docile and very loyal, the Dutch Partridge Dog is very sociable by nature.

Endowed with an excellent temperament, he is never aggressive and hates any form of brutality.

His education is relatively easy as well as his socialization.

This sweet dog with a big doggie look is a full-fledged member of the family, compatible with adults and toddlers alike.

Never aggressive and always ready to socialize, he is gentle and very affectionate with all members of the household.

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Breed Appearance

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The Dutch Partridge Dog has a very robust yet harmonious build that gives him a superb appearance.

Physically, he looks very much like the German Longhaired Pointer, but he is stronger than the Small Münsterländer.

His well-proportioned silhouette reveals all the muscular power of his lineage. His gait reveals his full capacity for great speed, perfectly suited to a hunting dog of his status.

Height

Between 58 and 63 cm (22.83 to 24.80 inches) for the male
Between 55 and 60 cm (21.65 to 23.62 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 20 and 25 kg (44.09 to 55.12 pounds) for the male
Between 20 and 25 kg (44.09 to 55.12 pounds) for the female

Color

His pretty coat is white with brown or orange spots with or without speckles.

It is sometimes possible to see tan, brown or red spots. Some specimens may be completely single-coloured, but the uniform color is not the most sought-after.

Hair

His beautiful dense and tight coat covers his entire body. It is never curly, and his coat is not particularly long but very dense.

That's why he often gives the impression of a long-haired dog.

Morphology

The skull of his head is very slightly domed and his stop is gradual. His medium size eyes are oval shaped and a pretty amber color.

His drooping ears are close to the head without any folds. His pretty nose is brown. His long tail usually reaches the hock.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 7, section 1 and is #224

Tips About this breed

This precious hunter's companion can be used on a variety of terrains. Hunting while remaining within rifle range, he seems to have the innate quality of keeping in contact with the hunter at all times.

He is a hunting dog endowed with a formidable adaptability that constantly seeks to keep in touch with his master hunter throughout the hunting episode.

Excellent hunting dog, he also has all the qualities for companionship.

Loyal and intelligent, he is very easy to train and does not require an extensive training to make a good dog that respond quickly to commands.

His adaptability and excellent character make him an easy dog to train and socialize.

As he needs a lot of exercise, like all hunting dogs, he loves the great outdoors and is not very fond of city life. Country life, on the other hand, suits him perfectly.

Health of the Dutch Partridge Dog

Robust and generally healthy, specimens are rarely sick.

The breed enjoys an iron constitution without any particular pathology related to it. The life expectancy of the breed is also very significant.

GROOMING

He must be brushed daily to ensure a healthy and beautiful coat. His hanging ears should be inspected regularly as well.

No other special maintenance is necessary.

History of this breed

Related to the French Spaniel and the small Munsterlander, the Dutch Partridge Dog comes from the Netherlands, more precisely in the province of Drente where he was bred as a pure breed.

His ancestors are believed to have been introduced in the country around the 16th century, coming from Spain through France.

The breed was recognized by the Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied in Holland in 1943, and his official club was founded five years later under the name of Nederlandse Vereniging de Drentsche Patrijshond.

Created mainly for hunting, he is a pointing dog that finds small game and points out where it is.

He is also an excellent retriever that retrieves game regardless of its location.

He is an excellent all-round hunting dog, capable of hunting both bird and animal game. He adapts very well to all types of terrain and locations, whether water, marshes or plains.

In spite of his good hunting skills, he is also an excellent life companion with an exemplary loyalty to all the members of his household.

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