Dutch Smoushond Dog
INTRODUCTION
The Dutch Smoushond has a long, double coat of protective, rugged, coarse, wiry hair giving the dog a carefree, untidy appearance. This easy-care, obedient house dog is a friendly and charming companion. The Smoushond was popular in the late 1800s as a gentleman’s companion. Non-hypoallergenic and due to google searches their intelligence level is high.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Obedient, friendly and charming
HYPOALLERGENIC : .No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : .Group: Terrier Group. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Netherlands
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis Lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Dutch Smoushond is a small-sized dog native to the Netherlands
2- This dog was bred to be a ratter in stables and barns
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Gentleman's carriage dog , Smoushond , Dutch Ratter Hollandse Smoushond
Scientific name: Canis Lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Straw-yellow
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 14 -16.5 in
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TAIL
Undocked, rather short and carried gaily, but not curled over the back.
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WEIGHT
maximum 10 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction : One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
2 -5 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Yellow schnauzers
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1905
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ORIGIN
Netherlands
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DISTRIBUTION
All over world
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Not aggressive behavior
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
