Dogs

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Czech Republic and Slovakia.

MOST SUITED AS Field sports dog and family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 55 - 63cm (21 1/2 - 24 1/2in). Provided the dog is attractive and well-proportioned in its build, a variance of lcm (1/2in) taller or shorter will be accepted.

COAT
The Drentse Patrijshond has a dense coat of medium-length hair. The colours are white withbrown or orange patches, which can include tan markings or mottling. A brown mantle is permissible but not preferred.

CARE REQUIRED
Brush them once per week and give particular attention using a special 'German Shepherd' comb to the parts of the coat with longer hairs. The ear passages need checking from time to time to ensure they are clean and excess hair between the pads of the feet should be trimmed.

CHARACTER
These are attentive, intelligent, curious, and vigilant dogs, which are affectionate, gentle-natured, obedient, and equable. They do not take well to life in a kennel. They normally bark only when they sense danger.

TRAINING
Train these dogs with a consistent but gentle hand. The Drentse Patrijshond makes an easy pupil because it quickly grasp what is expected of it.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
This breed gets on extremely well with children and does not cause any problems with other dogs or household animals. They are vigilant but not badly behaved towards strangers.

EXERCISE
They do not need a great deal of exercise for their size. Let them swim or run beside a cycle; playing games in which they retrieve things or going for long walks will make them happy. If a week passes when you have less time for such activities, they will not misbehave, provided they feel part of the family.