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group: sporting |
height: m
20.87"
/ 53 cm
f "19.69 / 50 cm |
types: |
weight: 44.09-55.12
lbs /
20-25 kg |
colors: |
black,
brown or orange, with white markings. yicking or roan in
the white is permitted |
physical traits: |
sturdily built, powerful |
hair type: |
long and smooth all over
the body. may be a slight wave over croup. hair on the head
is short. back of the forelegs and at the breeches is more
bushy than feathered. curly coats are not preferred as they
indicate cross-breeding |
personality/
temperament: |
affectionate, gentle,
placid, calm, benign, relaxed, intelligent, clever, watchful,
stamina, vigilant, devoted, faithful, obedient, eager to
learn, easy to train, good guard dog, not vicious or snappy,
barks loudly if senses danger. some can be obstinate |
maintenance/
special needs:
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lots of exercise will
prevent becoming stir crazy indoors, brush/comb regularly,
trim excess hair between toes, requires early consistent
training as this breed can have a mind of its own, harsh
tone of voice will have negative impact on this breed, gets
along well with other dogs |
nickname: |
Frisian Pointing Dog,
Frisian Pointer, Bijke |
origination: |
The Netherlands |
bred for: |
ratter, hunting small
vermin and otters |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
family, house dog, field
sports dog, gun dog, watch dog, sentinel, retrieving |
good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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of interest: |
most closely related to
the Drentsche Partridge Dog, Small Münsterländer
and Spanish spaniels. found in paintings of old Dutch masters.
likes to swim |
health concerns : |
screen for heupdysplasie |
kennel clubs: |
fci-
(Continental Pointing
Dogs, Spaniel type), ukc, saku-(gun dog breeds group) arba-
(sporting dogs group) |
rescues: |
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