Vetterhun , or the Dutch water spaniel [1] ( Dutch wetterhoun ), is a breed of hunting dogs bred in the 17th century in the Netherlands for hunting mainly otter . Very rare, found almost exclusively in their homeland. Its representatives swim perfectly and are able to dive [2] [3] .
| Veterhun | |||||
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| Other name | Dutch water spaniel, otter hound | ||||
| Origin | |||||
| A place |  Netherlands | ||||
| Time | XVII century | ||||
| Specifications | |||||
| Growth |
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| Weight | 25–32 kg | ||||
| Wool | medium length, thick, dense, with curls | ||||
| Color | black, brown, black and white, brown and white | ||||
| Other | |||||
| Using | hunting and guard dog, companion dog | ||||
| IF classification | |||||
| Group | 8. Retrievers, Spaniels and Water Dogs | ||||
| Section | 3. Water dogs | ||||
| room | 221 | ||||
| Year | 1959 | ||||
Breed History
Wetterhoun comes from ancient water dogs and, presumably, has a common ancestor with water spaniels and English water dogs. The otter hunt, once very popular in the province of Friesland, prompted local hunters to create a strong and vicious dog that could fight with this beast alone. In addition, she had to overcome any obstacles and thickets, and also easily be in the water for a long time. Over time, this type of hunting became rare and the veterhunov began to be used in duck hunting, for which he, being excellentan apporter , perfect [4] .
For the first time this breed was officially registered in 1942, and five years later, a club of its lovers was founded in Holland [5] . In 1959, the Veterhun was recognized by the International Cynological Federation (FCI) and assigned to the group of retriever , spaniels and water dogs [6] . In 2006, recognized by the American Joint Kennel Club (UKC), according to the classification of which is ranked as a group of dog dogs [3] .
Appearance
A medium-sized dog of a square format, strong physique, with tight-fitting skin [7] .
The head is dry and strong, proportional to the body. The ratio of the length of the skull to the length of the muzzle is 1: 1. The skull is slightly rounded, with the impression that its width exceeds the length. The transition from the forehead to the muzzle is smooth. The nose is large, with open nostrils, its color should be in harmony with the color of the dog. The back of the nose is straight. Lips fit tightly. The eyes are oval, medium in size, in various shades of brown, depending on the color. The ears are set high, medium length, hanging, tight to the head, covered with curly hair. Strong teeth, scissor bite [7] .
The body is powerful, the neck is short, strong, without suspension. The chest is wide, the ribs are convex. The croup is sloping, the stomach is slightly matched. The tail is bent over the croup and is a distinctive breed sign. The limbs are strong, the legs are rounded, well developed, with dense pads [7] [8] .
The coat (dog) is of medium length, thick, dense in texture and oily to the touch. With the exception of the head and legs, the body is covered with dense curls consisting of stiff tufts of hair. Color as solid black or brown, and black and white or brown and white [7] .
The ideal height at the withers of males is 59 cm, bitches - 55 cm [7] . Weight - from 25 to 32 kg [9] .
Temperament, maintenance and care
An intelligent, belligerent and independent dog that combines wild temperament, courage and caution. He is well trained, but can be stubborn to complete refusal to execute commands. She is friendly towards all members of her family and gets along well with children, but she is suspicious of strangers, which makes her a good watchman and guard [2] [3] [8] [10] .
Like a hunting dog, the veterhund is strong, passionate and fearless, works with full dedication, despite the bad weather; able to get game anywhere. It is quite aggressive, so from an early age it needs socialization and disciplining training [5] [8] .
Wetterhund can become a good companion, this dog needs space, the ability to swim and daily long active walks, which makes it unsuitable for keeping in urban conditions. Wool care comes down to regular brushing [8] [11] .
Notes
- ↑ Crookover V. Dogs. The most complete encyclopedia. - M .: Eksmo, 2013 .-- S. 193. - 464 p. - ISBN 978-5-699-59539-6 .
- ↑ 1 2 Encyclopedia of dog breeds . - SPb. : SZKEO “Crystal”, 2006. Archived on November 7, 2017.
- ↑ 1 2 3 Fresian Water Dog. Official UKC Breed Standard . United Kennel Club. Date of treatment November 5, 2017. Archived February 22, 2018.
- ↑ Malov O. Hunting dogs. Complete Encyclopedia / Ed. A. Zavgorodny. - M .: Eksmo, 2010 .-- 320 p. - ISBN 978-5-699-44201-0 .
- ↑ 1 2 Belyavtseva A. With a dog in Amsterdam // Friend (for dog lovers): magazine. - 2014. - No. 4 . Archived February 22, 2018.
- ↑ FCI breeds nomenclature. WETTERHOUN (221) Federation Cynologique Internationale. Date of treatment November 6, 2017. Archived November 7, 2017.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 FRISIAN WATER DOG (Wetterhoun). FCI-Standard No. 221 (English) . Federation Cynologique Internationale. Date of treatment November 6, 2017. Archived November 7, 2017.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 Animals in the House: Encyclopedia / Ed. Collegium: V. G. Grebtsova , M. G. Tarshis , G. I. Fomenko . - M .: Big Russian Encyclopedia, 1994. - P. 57. - 304 p. - ISBN 5-85270-118-1 .
- ↑ Mishikha O. National breeds of Holland // Friend: magazine. - 2002. - No. 11 (105). - S. 57. - ISSN 1609-0527 .
- ↑ Pugnetti G. Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs / EM Schuller. - N. Y. , 1980 .-- P. 231. - 448 p.
- ↑ Rezko I. Dogs . - M .: AST, 2013 .-- S. 154. - 192 p. - (All breeds). - ISBN 978-5-17-080827-4 .