Danish-Swedish Farmdog

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Size: Small to Medium
Other Names: Dansk/Svensk Gårdshund, DSG
Country of Origin: Denmark and Sweden
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Working
United Kennel Club (UKC): Terrier

The Danish-Swedish Farmdog has a compact, rectangular body, with a small and triangular head with a well-emphasized stop. His muzzle is well-developed, and slightly shorter than his skull. The color of his nose matches his colored patches, his eyes are medium-sized and slightly rounded, and his ears are medium-sized and very mobile. His tail may be naturally long or naturally bobbed, carried straight, with a slight curve or in a sickle shape. His expression is attentive and kind.

A compact farm ratter and companion with a short coat, an alert bark, and enough energy for a house and yard rather than a wholly idle flat.

The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is an old native breed, who historically lived on farms in the northern part of Denmark and southern Sweden, guarding his people, farm animals, and the farm from strangers and intruders, catching rats, and accompanying his hunter as a hunting dog.

Height: Male: 13-14½ inches; Female: 12½-14 inches
Weight: 15-25 pounds
Color: White, with one or several patches of different colors such as black, tan, brown and shades of fawn; possibly with tan points, and ticking or flecking
Coat: Hard, short, smooth, and harsh
Lifespan: 11–13 years
Litter size: 3–6 puppies

Temperament

The DSG has a soft and gentle temper, with the strength to guard his family. He is alert, intelligent, attentive, and lively.

Training

The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is know to mature quite late.

Care and grooming

Wipe the short coat weekly. A daily outing or farm job matters more than fancy trimming.

Shedding

Low; the short farm-dog coat is easy to keep clean.

Health

The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is generally healthy. Patellar luxation and hip dysplasia can occur in small working breeds; keep the dog fit rather than plump.

Crosses that include the Danish-Swedish Farmdog

These hybrid pages list this breed as a parent. Open a name to see the other contributing breed.

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Prague Farm Dog

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