Dutch Smoushond
Holandský pinč
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Key facts
| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Category | Small |
| Height at withers | 35–42 cm |
| Weight | 7–11 kg |
Recognition features
- Square, compact dog with a coarse, unkempt yellow coat
- Moustache, beard and eyebrows, coat 4–7 cm
- Affectionate, cheerful and free-spirited
Purpose
A Dutch companion dog, originally a "stable dog" and ratter.
History
In the mid-19th century it was fashionable among the Dutch upper middle classes to follow horse and carriage and to catch rats in stables. The origin is uncertain, but a yellow Schnauzer is believed to be among the foundation dogs. A dealer in Amsterdam sold them as "gentleman's stable dogs"; the name comes from "smous", rough-bearded. The first standard dates from 1905.
Coat
Coarse, wiry, harsh, straight coat about 4–7 cm long with sufficient undercoat, unkempt look; yellow.
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