- red
- ginger
- gold to palest cream
- black and tan
- white with brown markings
- with or without spots. a mixture of brown and white hair
- with or without markings
- or mantle is less desired. brown ears and hair around the eyes
any. blue-grey to black preferred
short and long coats -brindles - brown/gold or silver/gray streaks with black mask preferred. rough coat - brindles as above and salt and pepper and blue-gray. too much white on breast and /or feet or white stripes or spots in any other part of body not p
personality/ temperament
- not recommended with other pets
- not easy to train
- innate ability to hunt makes for easy training
- forceful training will negatively impact this breed. brush once-a-week
- medium
- daily brushing and combing
- exercise
- keep inside of ears and around eyes clean
- easy to train
- low - periodic brushing
- trim hair between toes
- socialize
- easy to train if training is consistent and harsh tones of voice are avoided
- extra exercise
The Netherlands, from the Spioenen (Spanjoelen) via France from Spain in the 16th century. most closely related to the Small Münsterländer and the Epagneul Français. officially recognized in 1943
Netherlands, may share lineage with the Bearded Collie, Puli, Bergamasco and Briard
Holland, The Netherlands
bred for
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hunting partridge
sheep herding
- livestock herding
- farm dog
- drover
- cart dog
identifying traits
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resembles the Bearded Collie
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weight
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29.76~41.88 (lbs)
45~50 (lbs)
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height for male
22~25 (inch)
20.47~23.62 (inch)
22.83~25.59 (inch)
17~20 (inch)
22.44~24.41 (inch)
height for female
20~23 (inch)
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21.65~24.41 (inch)
15.5~18.5 (inch)
21.65~23.63 (inch)
ideal for
- watchdog
- guarding
- companion
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- family
- hunting on land or water
- gun dog
- multi-purpose
- retriever
- watchdog
- other pets
- city life
- family
- companion
- guard
- herding
- other pets
- swimming
- retrieving
- city life
- companion
- family
- security
- multi-purpose
- watchdog
- guarding
- police dog
- assistance dog
- other pets
- city life
- cooler climates
good with kids?
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no
yes
yes
yes
interesting facts
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- ownership of the Dingo in its origin country of Australia is unlawful
- has long sabre-like teeth. also found in scattered groups across Southeast Asia
- fossil remains found dating back 3500 years. competition for food may have led to extinction o
- in eastern Netherlands
- especially Drenthe province
- this breed remained relatively pure. tail moves in circular motion when dog picks up scent of game on a hunt
- related to the Bearded Collie
- the Puli
- the Polish Lowland Sheepdog
- the Old English Sheepdog
- the Briard
- the Bergamasco and the German Sheepoodle. almost became extinct from 1940-1945. Dutch Shapendoes breed club in origin counry foun
recognized dog breed around 1890. depicted in many paintings of the 19th century
lifespan
11~13 (year)
13 (year)
12~13 (year)
13~15 (year)
12~14 (year)
kennel clubs
arba-(working dog group)
aukc-(primitive dog group)
- fci -(Continental Pointing dog
- Spaniel type dog breed group)
fci- (sheepdog and cattledog dog breed group)
- fci - (sheepdog dog breed group)
- arba
- ukc - (herding dog breed group)
- dense
- well covering the body. not curly-haired. coat not long but longer on the neck
- forechest and ears. ears
- backside of forelegs
- hindlegs
- and back of thighs are feathered. wavy hair on ears
- back
- and tail
- double coated. outer layer thick
- fine
- long ~2.7"/ 7 cm
- standing off in tufts
- dry-textured and slightly wavy
- inner layer thick and soft. silky
- curly or frizzy hair is not preferred.
- short
- long and rough-haired top coats- harsh
- hard and close-lying. woolly undercoat
health concerns
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- screen for heupdysplasie
- hereditary eye illnesses and epilepsy