Wetterhoun
Also called Dutch Spaniel, Frisian Water Dog and Otterhoun
- Needs space
The Wetterhoun is a large, muscular dog breed with a thick, wavy coat that is typically black, brown, or fawn in color. They are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and strength, and were originally bred to hunt waterfowl in the Netherlands.
- Weight
- 55–77 lb (25–35 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 20–23 in (51–59 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Curly
- Origin
- Friesland, Netherlands
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Brave
Independent
Loyal
Reserved with strangers
Strong-willed
Watchful
Coat colours
Black, black and white, black roan, brown, brown and white and brown roan
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55–77 lb (25–35 kg) | 55–77 lb (25–35 kg) |
| Height | 22–23 in (55–59 cm) | 20–22 in (51–55 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Wetterhoun
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Sources
- FCI-Standard N° 221 WETTERHOUN (opens in a new tab)
- Wetterhoun - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Fairvet | Dog breeds - Wetterhoun (opens in a new tab)
- Wetterhoun - Complete Breed Guide | Furry Critter Network (opens in a new tab)
- Wetterhoun - Dog Breed Information, Photo, Care, History (opens in a new tab)
- Wetterhoun Dog Breed » Information, Pictures, & More (opens in a new tab)
- Wetterhoun: A Guide to the Otter Hunting Dog - K9 Web (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).