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FRISIAN POINTING DOG

THIS ADAPTABLE, ROBUST FARM DOG IS EASY TO LIVE WITH FCI

Height range Bred by farmers, this dog—also known as the Stabyhoun—tracks, points,
20–21 in (50–53 cm) and retrieves alongside hunters. It makes an active and even-tempered
Weight range family companion and is excellent with children. This breed, despite
42–55 lb (19–25 kg)
efforts to improve its numbers, remains rare even in its native land.
Life span 12–14 years
Long,
Origin The Netherlands Long, straight, smooth, black level back
coat with white markings

Pronounced
stop
Other colors

Black ticking
Orange with
white
markings

Back of
front
legs well
Feathered, feathered
curving tail

DRENTSCHE PARTRIDGE DOG

A DEDICATED HUNTING DOG BUT CALM ENOUGH FOR CITY LIFE FCI

Height range Somewhere between a pointer and a retriever, the Drentsche Partridge Oval, amber eyes
22–25 in (55–63 cm) Dog, or Patrijshond, is a typically versatile European hunting dog related
Weight range to the Small Munsterlander Pointer (opposite) and the French Spaniel
44–55 lb (20–25 kg)
(see p.240). It makes a reliable and relaxed family companion
Life span 12–13 years as long as it has
Origin The Netherlands enough activity.

Brown
markings

Well-feathered
tail Wavy, white coat
Brown spots
on legs
Drop ears covered
with long, silky hair

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