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GUNDOGS

Frisian Pointing Dog Drentsche Partridge Dog

HEIGHT 20–21in (50–53cm) Orange with white markings HEIGHT 22–25in (55–63cm)
WEIGHT 42–55lb (19–25kg) WEIGHT 44–55lb (20–25kg)
LIFE SPAN 12–14 years LIFE SPAN 12–13 years

Bred by farmers, this dog—also known as the Stabyhoun— Somewhere between a pointer and a retriever, the Drentsche
tracks, points, and retrieves alongside hunters. It makes an active Partridge Dog, or Patrijshond, is a typically versatile European
and even-tempered family companion, and is excellent with hunting dog related to the Small Münsterländer (see p.235) and
children. This breed, despite efforts to improve its numbers, the French Spaniel (see p.240). This Dutch breed is a reliable
remains rare even in its native Netherlands. and relaxed family companion as long as it gets enough activity.
White with Drop ears covered
brown markings with long, silky hair
Black with Long, straight,
white markings smooth coat
Black
ticking

Pronounced Oval,
stop amber eyes

Well feathered tail Wavy coat
Feathering
on legs Brown spotting
on legs

Picardy Spaniel Blue Picardy Spaniel

HEIGHT 22–24in (55–60cm) HEIGHT 22–24in (57–60cm)
WEIGHT 44–55lb (20–25kg) WEIGHT 44–46lb (20–21kg)
LIFE SPAN 12–14 years LIFE SPAN 11–13 years

One of the oldest spaniel breeds, the Picardy Spaniel is still Mainly used as a water dog for pointing and retrieving snipe
used in France to flush birds in woodland and wetland areas. An in marshland, this quiet and easy-going breed is a fun-
enthusiastic swimmer, it makes a placid, reliable, and affectionate loving companion and good with children. The Blue Picardy
family dog that will even adapt to city life if given a reasonable Spaniel’s friendly temperament, however, makes it of little
amount of exercise. use for guarding.
Long, drop ears
Long, low-set, are covered with
drop ears Gray-black wavy hair
speckled with
Back slopes down black patches
toward tail
Tail about
Curved hock length
tail with Dense coat
feathering has slight
wave
Gray mottled Oval head Lighter-colored
with brown blaze
patches

Squarely Rich tan Tight, round
built body markings Gray and black feet have
speckling plenty of hair
creates blue between toes
shading

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