Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Breed Information |
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| Name | Danish-Swedish Farmdog |
| Other names | Scanian Terrier, Dansk-svensk gårdshund |
| Origin |
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| Breed Group |
Terrier (UKC) |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 10-15 years |
| Temperament |
Alert Attentive Intelligent Lively |
| Height |
Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm) Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm) |
| Weight | 15-25 pounds (7-12 kg) |
| Colors |
Black & White Brown & White White |
| Litter Size | 3-5 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average (Unknown)
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Sweden
Denmark
Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
5 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
5 stars The Danish Swedish Farm Dog will do OK in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised. It will do best if they have a fenced-in yard, but no matter the size yard you have, you will still need to take him on walks and provide other daily activities. |
| Barking Tendencies |
4 stars Frequent |
| Cat Friendly |
3 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Dog Friendly |
4 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
3 stars The Danish-Swedish Farmdog requires a lot of exercise. At least one hour a day of some type of one-on-one activity along with a daily walk or jog where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human holding the lead. |
| Grooming |
2 stars The Danish-Swedish Farm Dog is rather easy to groom. The coat is short and does not require daily brushings. Bathe when necessary. This breed sheds a little all year round with a seasonal heavy shedding. Brushing with a rubber brush to remove loose hair can reduce some of the shedding. |
| Health Issues |
2 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: (N/A) Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
4 stars |
| Shedding Level |
3 stars Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often! |
| Stranger Friendly |
3 stars |
| Trainability |
3 stars Moderately Easy Training: Training won't require too much attention and effort, though it won't be easier than other breeds. Expect results to come gradually. |
| Watchdog Ability |
3 stars |
Danish-Swedish Farmdog Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Buddy | Molly |
| 02 | Max | Bella |
| 03 | Toby | Coco |
| 04 | Lucky | Lady |
| 05 | Zeus | Abbie |
| 06 | Cody | Pepper |
| 07 | Henry | Zoey |
| 08 | Oscar | Maddie |
| 09 | Sammy | Sasha |
| 10 | Bailey | Penny |
| 100 Cute Puppy Names › | ||
Overview |
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The FCI standard says that a DSF should be 30–39 cm of height with a compact body. The relation between withers height and body length should be 9 to 10. The head is rather small and triangular with a well emphasized stop. The coat is hard, short and smooth in texture, with white as a dominating color, with one or several patches of different color combination. The tail could be long, half bobtail or bobtail. The Danish–Swedish Farmdog is a very friendly, easygoing breed. Not only does it work on farms as a rat extinguisher and alerting to intruders, but it is also a companion to adults, and is known to befriend and play with the children of the household. The Danish–Swedish Farmdog is unlike a terrier - even though it is often mistaken as one - it is very mild and gentle in temper. Unlike the high-strung nature of the terrier, the nature of the DSF allows it to do its job, as well as be calm and loving during times without work. This makes it an ideal house companion. The DSF is a not a high energy dog, but loves having a job. The breed is new to the USA, and can only now start to be seen in sports such as flyball and dog agility. The DSF is also known for its excellent mousing skills and can perform sports such as going to ground and earthdog. They are also very speedy and quick, and love all types of lure coursing. |
History |
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Though this breed was not recognized under its current name until 1987, the breed has been known for centuries on farms in Denmark and Sweden. It has been used as a watchdog, ratter and companion. The Farmdog is more closely related to the Pinschers than it is to the Terriers. The breed’s FCI classification is Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds-Swiss Mountain and Australian Cattle Dogs. The Danish-Swedish Farmdog was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2008. |
References
- [1] ^ YouTube: Danish-Swedish Farmdog - TOP 10 Interesting Facts
