Drentsche Patrijshond
Dutch Partridge Dog
The Drentsche Patrijshond is an all-around gundog that was originally bred to work with partridge, grouse, and quail. They are capable of tracking, setting, pointing and retrieving from both land and water. As a secondary task they have also been used as watchdogs. Today, when still used in the field they are more commonly used on small animals such as rabbit and hare.
Drentse Patrijshond Standards
- 23-26"
- 45-50 lbs
- medium-sized gundog
- hanging ears with abundant fur
- long tail with feathering
- coat is dense with additional feathering
- white with brown markings
History of the Drentsche Patrijshond
The Drentsche Patrijshond is an all-purpose gundog from the province of Drenth, in northeast Holland, near the German border. They were likely developed from spaniels brought up from France during the 16th century and are related to the Small Münsterländer, Stabyhoun and French Spaniel.
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