Human orientation
High Score: Family-loving, cheerful and confident, but not pushy. Behavior depends on upbringing.
THE PAW CATALOG
Dutch Smoushond
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History of the Dutch Smoushond breed
Origin: The Netherlands
The origin of the breed is unknown, but it is believed that the Yellow Schnauzer may have been among its ancestors. Amsterdam traders sold such dogs to visitors to the commodity exchange as "gentlemen's stable dogs". The name "smouse" means "thick-bearded". The breed is rare outside the Netherlands.
The Dutch Smoushond is a small, hard-coated companion with a bearded face and large, dark, round eyes. Friendly, cheerful and confident, gets along well with children and other animals. Needs daily walks, moderate grooming and attention.
SizeMala
OriginNetherlands
Life is nearby
Successfully adapts to life in an apartment and house, provided daily movement and attention. He does not like to be alone for a long time, but he is not overly anxious either. Not prone to independent wanderings.
Walks
Moderate: daily walks and games. Not hyperactive, but needs attention and mental activity.
Training
Smart and sensitive, responds well to positive reinforcement. Classes should be short and consistent. Early socialization helps to raise a confident dog.
Care
Moderate: the hard coat is combed several times a week, kept from time to time. Beards are wiped after meals, ears are examined, claws are trimmed.
Children
It is described as a family dog that is patient with children. Due to the small size, games with children are carried out carefully, without climbing on higher surfaces.
Other animals
Usually peaceful with other dogs and pets. Early socialization and getting to know each other in a calm environment helps to establish friendliness.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: smart and sensitive, needs consistent positive training.
Zooaggression
Average score: usually peaceful, but the hunting instinct of terriers cannot be ruled out.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparative assessment of the survival of the "Dutch Smoushond" breed in the British cohort. The absence of said risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases, so screening of parents is important.
Ease of care
High score: care is moderate, and the wool does not become lazy very much.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: detailed data on hereditary diseases of the "Dutch Smoushond" breed is scarce. Ask the breeder for documentary results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal apparatus: for the "Dutch Smoushond" breed, the load is selected according to age and condition. Limping, pain or reluctance to move is a reason to consult a veterinarian.
Eyes and heart
The preventive examination for the "Dutch Smoushond" breed covers the eyes, heart and ears; the breed club and veterinarian will tell you how often to do special checks.
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