The Drentsche Patrijshond is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in the Netherlands for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 25–35 kg · Female 20–30 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 58–63 cm · Female 55–60 cm
- Origin
- 16th century; standardized 1943 · Netherlands
- Coat
- medium, medium
- Colors
- white with brown markings, white with brown patches
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Dutch Partridge Dog, Drent, Drentse Patrijshond, Drentsche Hollandse Patrijshond
- Recognized by
- FCI, UKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise90 min per day