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Dutch Smoushond: The Dutch Ratting Dog
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Schnauzer
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Height
- 35 cm
- Weight
- 7 kg
The Dutch Smoushond, also called the Hollandse Smoushond, is a small dog from the Netherlands. It belongs to the Schnauzer type and is related to the Pinscher and Schnauzer breed type. People kept it in stables to control rats and mice. The listed height is 35 and weight is 7. It remains rare outside the Netherlands.
What the Dutch Smoushond is
The Dutch Smoushond, or Hollandse Smoushond, is a small ratting dog from the Netherlands. It is a Schnauzer-type dog related to the Pinscher and Schnauzer breed type.
Its historical job was working in stables, where it helped eliminate rats and mice.
Getting to know the breed
Start with its Dutch origin and working background. The breed is listed at a height of 35 and a weight of 7.
For a wider look at its home country, see dog breeds from the Netherlands.
What stands out
The Dutch Smoushond has a clear working purpose: ratting in stables. Its small size is part of the breed profile.
It has a documented connection to the Pinscher and Schnauzer type and was fully accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1981.
Points to consider
The breed is rare and not well known outside the Netherlands. That limited recognition may matter when you compare it with more familiar dogs.
The supplied profile does not include a lifespan figure or other detailed measurements beyond the listed height and weight.
Price information
The supplied facts contain no purchase price, ownership cost, or other pricing information for this breed.
Who may want another breed
This may not suit someone seeking a widely known dog with extensive general information available outside the Netherlands. Compare other entries in dog breeds if that is your priority.
Our view
Choose the Dutch Smoushond if its Dutch history, small build, and stable-ratting role are central to your search. Look elsewhere if you need a common breed with a broader public profile or a recorded lifespan in the information provided.
What stands out
- Bred for ratting work in stables
- Comes from the Netherlands
- Small dog breed
- Related to the Pinscher and Schnauzer type
- Fully accepted by the FCI in 1981
Worth knowing
- Rare outside the Netherlands
- Not well known beyond its home country
Suits
- Readers interested in a small Dutch working breed
- People seeking a historic stable-ratting dog
Think twice if
- You want a widely known breed with broad recognition
- You need a lifespan figure in the available profile
In short
The Dutch Smoushond is a small Netherlands breed with a specific old job: controlling rats and mice around stables. Its links to the Pinscher and Schnauzer type help place it among working dogs, while its rarity makes it less familiar than many alternatives. The profile records a height of 35 and a weight of 7, but it does not give a lifespan. This breed suits a reader drawn to Dutch origins and historical purpose. A reader wanting extensive, widely available breed information should compare other dogs.
Questions
What is a Dutch Smoushond?
It is a small ratting dog, also called the Hollandse Smoushond.
Where did the Dutch Smoushond originate?
The breed originated in the Netherlands.
What was the Dutch Smoushond bred to do?
It was kept in stables to eliminate rats and mice.
How big is a Dutch Smoushond?
The supplied facts record a height of 35 and a weight of 7.
Is the Dutch Smoushond related to the Schnauzer?
Yes. It is a Schnauzer-type dog related to the Pinscher and Schnauzer breed type.
Is the Dutch Smoushond common?
No. The breed is described as rare and not well known outside the Netherlands.
When was the breed accepted by the FCI?
The Dutch Smoushond was fully accepted by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1981.
How long does a Dutch Smoushond live?
The supplied facts do not provide a lifespan figure.
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Photo credits13 photographs on this page
- Dutch Smoushond — Jovare · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Drentse Patrijshond — Eric Broeksma · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dutch Shepherd — Teunie · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dutch Tulip Dog — Sietske van Maanen · Public domain · file page
- Keeshond — dancing with wolves · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Kooikerhondje — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Saarloos wolfdog — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Schapendoes — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Wetterhoun — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Black Russian Terrier — Guidopatek · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Giant Schnauzer — Bonnie van den Born · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Miniature Schnauzer — Zorik07 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Standard Schnauzer — Ninalle · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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