Description
The compactly small breed, which hails from the Netherlands, is blessed with a spectacular coat of clear red–orange splodges on a white background. His eye-catching coat is effectively used to attract swimming ducks and seduce them along streams into netting traps. The whole effect is enhanced by the gaily-carried, well-feathered tail that he waves aloft.
For those not involved in duck hunting, he can be a cheerful and neat companion; he enjoys human company, especially the energetic variety.
Breed Group
Gundog
Vulnerable Native Breed
No
Size
Medium
How much exercise?
Up to 1 hour per day
Length of coat
Medium
How much grooming?
More than once a week
Supposedly sheds?*
Yes
Town or Country
Either
Type of home
Small or Large House
Minimum Garden Size
Small/Medium
Lifespan
Over 10 Years
* If you are asthmatic or have an allergy, you should consult your medical advisor before considering obtaining a dog. More information can also be found on
the Kennel Club website.
The Gundog Breed Group
Dogs that were originally trained to find live game and/or to retrieve game that had been shot and wounded. This group is divided into four categories - Retrievers, Spaniels, Hunt/Point/Retrieve, Pointers and Setters - although many of the breeds are capable of doing the same work as the other sub-groups. They make good companions, their temperament making them ideal all-round family dogs.