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Wetterhoun: A Friesland Dog from the Netherlands
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Height
- 55 cm
The Wetterhoun is a Dutch dog from Friesland, a province in the Netherlands. It was traditionally used to hunt small game and waterfowl. The name comes from the West Frisian Wetterhûn, meaning “water dog.” The breed is also known as the Otterhoun or Dutch Spaniel and can flush game for a hunter’s gun.
What the Wetterhoun is
The Wetterhoun is a dog native to Friesland in the Netherlands. It was traditionally used to hunt small game and waterfowl. See other dog breeds from the Netherlands.
Origin and names
Its name comes from the West Frisian Wetterhûn, meaning “water dog.” The breed may also be called the Otterhoun or Dutch Spaniel.
Traditional work
The Wetterhoun was used for small-game and waterfowl hunting. It can also flush game for a hunter’s gun.
What to keep in mind
The breed’s recorded purpose is closely tied to hunting small game and waterfowl. Its name appears in several forms, including Wetterhoun, Otterhoun and Dutch Spaniel.
Pricing
No purchase price is stated.
Who may want another breed
Someone looking beyond a hunting dog for small game or waterfowl may want to compare other dog breeds instead.
Verdict
The Wetterhoun is a Friesland-origin dog with a clear traditional role: hunting small game and waterfowl, including flushing game for a gun hunter.
What stands out
- Native to Friesland in the Netherlands
- Traditionally used for small-game hunting
- Traditionally used for waterfowl hunting
- Can flush game for a hunter’s gun
Worth knowing
- Its traditional role is hunting-focused
- The breed is known by several names
- No weight figure is stated
- No lifespan figure is stated
Suits
- People seeking a dog with a Dutch hunting background
- Those interested in small-game or waterfowl work
Think twice if
- You are not looking for a breed associated with hunting work
- You want a breed profile with recorded weight or lifespan figures
In short
Choose the Wetterhoun if its Dutch origins and traditional hunting work match what you want in a dog. It comes from Friesland and is associated with small game, waterfowl and flushing game for a hunter’s gun. The breed is also known by two other names, so those names may help when you search for more information. A different breed may make more sense if this hunting background is not relevant to your plans.
Questions
Where does the Wetterhoun come from?
The Wetterhoun is native to Friesland, a province in the Netherlands.
What was the Wetterhoun bred to do?
It was traditionally used to hunt small game and waterfowl. It can also flush game for a hunter’s gun.
What does the name Wetterhoun mean?
The name comes from the West Frisian Wetterhûn, meaning “water dog.”
What other names does this breed have?
The Wetterhoun may also be called the Otterhoun or Dutch Spaniel.
How tall is a Wetterhoun?
The listed height is 55.
What species is the Wetterhoun?
The Wetterhoun is a dog breed.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Wetterhoun — Pleple2000 · 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 Smoushond — Jovare · 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
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