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Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog (Dutch Decoy Dog)
Medium Breed
The Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog is an intelligent dog with a very friendly nature. The breed makes a fantastic companion to all as it is always happy to see you and forms a strong bond with its family.
Breed standards
Country of origin
The Netherlands
Weight
9-18 kgs/20-40 lbs
Height
35-40 cm/14-16 inches
Coat
Medium long, slightly wavy or straight with a well-developed undercoat
Markings
White with distinct red-orange coloured patches
Lifespan
12-14 years
The breed is also a very talented hunting dog and is a favourite amongst hunters. With an energetic and bubbly personality, the Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog is brilliant dog for any walk of life.
Temperament
The Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog is loyal and loving towards its owner. It is very intelligent, good-natured and responds well to consistent and sensitive training. It has a good sense of smell and excels at retrieving. Very dependent on home environment, it loves the companionship of its family. Generally friendly towards familiar people, it can be cautious when meeting new acquaintances. Alert, with a lively temperament it makes a good companion for an active owner. Socialising is ideal from a young age.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog is a beautiful breed with a happy and loving temperament that makes a wonderful companion for the active owner. The Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog was originally bred to work as a duck decoy.
- A very good hunting and retrieving breed
- An intelligent breed of dog
- Require no trimming or stripping
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Better with a large yard
- Need regular grooming