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DUTCH SMOUSHOND

Classification Code
2 FCI-Standard N°308
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Use:

Companion.

appearance:

Roughcoated, lively, active, strong and squarely built. Bitches are allowed slightly more length of body. Built and muscled so as to be able to follow horse and carriage, as well as to catch rats in the stable the Smous was formerly referred to as ? Gentleman?s Stabledog ? or coachman?s dog. Consequently there should be no suggestion of coarseness or ungainliness.

temperament:

Affectionate, gay, friendly, free ; nor nervously over-active, nor easily frightened, yappy or prone to running off by itself. The Smous should be a pleasant and easy family dog.

size:

Height at the withers between 35 and 42 cm ( 14-16,5 inches) ; males approx. 37 - 42 cm (14,5 to 16,5 inches), females approx. 35 - 40 cm (14 to 16 inches). Weight : 9-10 kg.

criteria:

A,B

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