Drentsche Patrijshond
Also called Drent, Drentsche Hollandse Patrijshond, Drentse Patrijshond and Dutch Partridge Dog
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Drentsche Patrijshond is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in the Netherlands for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 44–77 lb (20–35 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 22–25 in (55–63 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium
- Origin
- Drenthe, Netherlands (16th century; standardized 1943)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Intelligent
Loyal
Never fearful
Reserved with strangers
Versatile
Coat colours
White with brown markings and white with brown patches
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55–77 lb (25–35 kg) | 44–66 lb (20–30 kg) |
| Height | 23–25 in (58–63 cm) | 22–24 in (55–60 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Drentsche Patrijshond
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Sources
- FCI Standard No. 224 - Drentsche Patrijshond (opens in a new tab)
- Drentse Patrijshond - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Drentsche Partridge Dog FCI-Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Drentse Patrijshond - Grokipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Why the Drentsche Patrijshond Is Considered a Hidden Gem from the Netherlands (opens in a new tab)
- Drentsche Patrijshond: Everything You Need to Know at a Glance! (opens in a new tab)
- Dutch Partridge Dog Breed Information & Insights - Basepaws (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).