Danish Swedish Farmdog

  • Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossian breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
  • Section 1 Pinscher and Schnauzer
  • Without working trial

Denmark, Sweden

Dansk - Svensk Gårdhund (Danish ) dansk - svensk gårdshund ( swedish ) sällskapshund ( swedish ) Danish - Swedish Farm Dog

Bitches: 32-35 cm Males: 34-37 cm, respectively ± 2 cm

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The Dansk - Svensk Gårdshund is a by the Fédération Internationale Cynologique (FCI) provisionally recognized Danish-Swedish breed (FCI Group 2, Section 1.1, Standard No. 356).

Origin and History

The breed was developed Homesteads from the long-known small working dogs of the Danish (mainly on Zealand ) and southern Sweden ( Skåne ). Danish dog friends had assumed the old races and saved the last copies and further cultured. Great emphasis was placed on the robustness. Today the stock is secured. In 1987, the dogs were nationally recognized as a breed. In 1989, the old farm dog in Denmark was presented at the World Dog Show in Copenhagen for the first time with about 50 dogs in public again. The FCI has provisionally recognized the breed on July 5, 2008 the AKC lead them since January 10, 2011 with a view to a possible recognition in the Foundation Stock Service.

Description

The Dansk - Svensk Gårdshund is closer to the pinschers used as the Terriers, which is reflected also in the FCI classification. His white, short coat with colored spots or mantle is somewhat reminiscent of the Fox Terrier. The breed standard describes the predominantly white fur patches of different size and color (black, tan, brown, various shades of beige ). The head is rather typical pinscher, with forward falling drop ears. The shoulder height is 32 to 37 centimeters. He is hoftreu and has no tendency to straying. The Gårdshund is described as a healthy dog ​​, hardy, alert, easy to train with little desire to move, but needs a lot of care and employment.

Use

Today like to be kept as a family dog ​​he had traditionally been the task of holding the house and barn as Rattler free from rats and mice.

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