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Dutch Smoushond | Keeshond | Kooikerhondje | Saarloos Wolfdog | Stabyhoun |
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| physical traits | - well-muscled - strong | - medium-sized - dapper | feathered tail | strong resemblance to the wolf | - sturdily built - powerful |
| colors | - all shades of yellow - with dark straw color most preferred. ears - moustache - beard and eyebrows may be of a darker shade of yellow than the rest of the dog. any color other than shades of yellow are unacceptable | - mix of gray - black and cream - wolfgray - ash-gray varying from light to dark all with black tips - with cream or pale gray undercoat | - distinct patches of clear orange-red color on white. orange-red color should dominate. black and white - and tricolored dogs are not preferred. white blaze on head and orange-red cheeks are preferred. | - gray - agouti - brown - white or cream | - black - brown or orange - with white markings. yicking or roan in the white is permitted |
| personality/ temperament | - lively - active - engaging - cunning - intelligent - affectionate - pleasant - gay - friendly - free. not nervously over-active - easily frightened - yappy or prone to run off. very adaptable - dependent - sober - sensitive | - friendly - outgoing - intelligent - gentle - inquisitive - lively - playful - affectionate - full of love of life - easy-going. some can be timid - aggressive | - friendly - even-tempered - lively - cheerful - pleasant - good-natured - brave - not noisy - alert - attentive - versatile - adaptable - bonds closely with their family - dependent - likes to work - sensitive to harsh word | - faithful - reliable - pleasant - intelligent - careful - alert - affectionate - attentive - lively - energetic - proud - independent - not submissive - free-spirited. reliable and devoted to master. rarely barks. suspicious of | - affectionate - gentle - placid - calm - benign - relaxed - intelligent - clever - watchful - stamina - vigilant - devoted - faithful - obedient - eager to learn - easy to train - good guard dog - not vicious or snappy |
| maintenance/ special needs | - easy to train - needs exercise - fleecy coat requires hairs to be plucked by hand twice a year - clean out hair from inside ears | - brush often - requires firm discipline | - easy to train - exercise - forceful loud training will have a negative impact on this breed - little brushing - keep ears clean - trim excess hair between toes | - easy to train. does not like to be kenneled - brush regularly and keep ears clean. comes into season only once a year. gets along with other dogs | - lots of exercise will prevent becoming stir crazy indoors - brush/comb regularly - trim excess hair between toes - requires early consistent training as this breed can have a mind of its own - harsh tone of voice will have negative impact on th |
| nickname | - Hollanse Smoushond - 'Gentleman’s Stabledog' - coachman's dog | - Dutch Keeshond - Wolfspitzen - Chiens Loup - Lupini - Dutch Barge Dog - Overweight Pomeranians | - Dutch Decoy Spaniel - Kooiker Dog - Dutch Duck Hunter's Dog | Saarlooswolfhond | - Frisian Pointing Dog - Frisian Pointer - Bijke |
| origination | The Netherlands, possibly from the Yellow Schnauzer | Arctic, The Netherlands - national dog of Holland, The Netherlands | The Netherlands | The Netherlands | The Netherlands |
| bred for | - ratting in stables - to follow horse and carriage | - watchdog - barge dog - companion | bird flushing/retrieving | to bring back natural qualities back into German Shepherd breed | - ratter - hunting small vermin and otters |
| identifying traits | ... | markings around the eyes called spectacles -a dark line slanting from the outer corner of each eye toward the lower corner of each ear with expressive eyebrows | ... | most have yellow eyes | ... |
| height | ... | ... | 14~16 (inch) | ... | ... |
| weight | 4.08~4.54 (lbs) | ... | 19.84~30.86 (lbs) | ... | 44.09~55.12 (lbs) |
| height for male | 14.5~16.5 (inch) | 18 (inch) | ... | 25.59~29.53 (inch) | 20.87 (inch) |
| height for female | 14~16 (inch) | 17 (inch) | ... | 23.62~27.56 (inch) | 19.69 (inch) |
| ideal for | - companionship - family - watchdog - city life - agility trials | - family - companionship - watchdog | - companion - gundog - retrieving - luring ducks - watching the home - removing vermin - multi-purpose - obedience and agility trials - other pets if they are raised with them | - companion - house dog - family - not good for guarding - | - family - house dog - field sports dog - gun dog - watch dog - sentinel - retrieving |
| good with kids? | yes | yes | this is a sensitive breed that can be touchy with loud, boisterous children | yes, but supervise as with any large dog | yes |
| interesting facts | this breed was scarce in the 1970’s and was revived through selective breeding. likes to swim. some consider the Dutch Smoushond to be in the terrier group | ... | - rescued from near obscurity in the 1940s - officially recognized in 1966. dogs with this look appear in paintings of old Dutch masters. love water - excellent swimmers | created by Leendert Saarloos (1884-1969) from a mix of a Prussian-type German Shepherd and a Siberian wolf to 'breed natural qualities back into the German Shepherd' in order to 'produce a better working dog'. good sense of smell | - most closely related to the Drentsche Partridge Dog - Small Münsterländer and Spanish spaniels. found in paintings of old Dutch masters. likes to swim |
| lifespan | 12~15 (year) | 12~14 (year) | 12~13 (year) | 13~14 (year) | 12~14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | fci-(Pinscher and Schnauzer type dog group) | - akc - ankc - nzkc -(nonsporting dog group) - fci-(European Spitz dog group) - ukc-(northern dog group) - saku - uk-(utility dog group) - ckc | - fci- (flushing dog breeds) - ukc - saku - uk -(gun dog breed group) | fci- (sheepdogs and cattledogs breed group) | - fci- (Continental Pointing Dogs - Spaniel type) - ukc - saku-(gun dog breeds group) arba- (sporting dogs group) |
| hair type | ... | - double coated - profuse - dense - moderate length - straight - harsh topcoat - soft smooth short undercoat | - medium long - slightly wavy or straight - not curled and close fitting. not too fine - well developed undercoat | in winter profuse undercoat dominates; in summer guard hair of topcoat predominates. | long and smooth all over the body. may be a slight wave over croup. hair on the head is short. back of the forelegs and at the breeches is more bushy than feathered. curly coats are not preferred as they indicate cross-breeding |
| health concerns | ... | ... | - screen for epilepsy - myelopathy - Von Willebrand Disease - hereditary eye disorders and luxation of the patellas | heupdysplasie and eye deviations | ... |
| weight for male | ... | 40~45 (lbs) | ... | ... | ... |
| weight for female | ... | 30~35 (lbs) | ... | ... | ... |
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