Drentse Patrijshond
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Dog breed · Netherlands

Drentse Patrijshond

Bred as a partridge dog

Height at the shoulder55 cm
Weight25 kg
Bars on one scale for every dog on Animalso (90 cm, 90 kg).

The Drentse Patrijshond, also called the Dutch Partridge Dog, is a spaniel-type hunting dog from the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is described as versatile and has traits associated with both spaniels and setters. The breed is used to hunt fowl and can work in fields or marshes. It is noted as both a pointer and a retriever. Its origin is the Netherlands, and it is classified as a partridge dog. The listed height is 55 and the listed weight is 25. About 5,000 dogs are registered with the breed club in the Netherlands. Breed clubs also operate in Belgium, Denmark, Scandinavia and North America.

Who it is for

The Drentse Patrijshond may suit people looking for a hunting dog used for fowl. Its ability to work in fields and marshes may fit handlers who hunt in either setting.

What is good

  • Used for hunting fowl
  • Works in fields or marshes
  • Both pointer and retriever
  • Breed clubs operate in several regions

What to know first

  • A hunting dog breed
  • Listed height is 55
  • Listed weight is 25

Verdict

The Drentse Patrijshond is a Dutch spaniel-type hunting breed with pointing and retrieving roles. Its field-and-marsh adaptability is a useful trait for people seeking a fowl-hunting dog.

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