Rasstandaarden
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
NAME
Dansk-svensk gårdshund
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
ORIGIN
Denmark and Sweden.
PUBLISHED
26.03.2009.
UTILISATION
Farm- and companion dog.
CLASSIFICATION
Group 2 - Sheepdog
,Section 1 : Pinscher and Schnauzer type
,1.1 Pinscher
,Without working trial
TRANSLATION
Renée Sporre-Willes in collaboration with Jennifer Mulholland.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY
Recognised in Denmark and Sweden in 1987 under the breed name Danish-Swedish farmdog. The breed has been known for a long time on farms in Denmark and Sweden. The farmdog is used as a watchdog, ratter and companion.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
A small, compact and slightly rectangular dog. Known to mature late.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS
The body should be slightly rectangular, 910. The proportions between depth of chest and height at withers should be 12.
BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT
Alert, attentive and lively.
HEAD
Head should be triangular in shape and a bit small in proportion to body.
NECK
Of medium length, strong and slightly arched. No throatiness.
BODY
Compact with good substance.
Short, broad and slightly arched.
Slightly rounded.
Long, deep and roomy with well sprung ribs. Forechest well defined.
Belly only slightly tucked up.
TAIL
Not set too high. Long tail or naturally short (stumpy tail). Tail should be carried straight, with a slight curve or like a sickle.
LIMBS
Forelegs straight and parallel. The front is broader than the ribcage.
Well angulated knee and hock joints. Parallel and well muscled.
GAIT / MOVEMENT
Parallel and free.
COAT
Short and smooth. Harsh on body.
White dominating. Patches of different colours, sizes and combinations permissible, (black, tan, brown and different shades of fawn). With or without tan markings. Flecking permissible.
SIZE
Males 34–37 cm
Females 32–35 cm
Tolerance +/- 2 cm.
FAULTS
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
Any dog showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
Anatomische Kenmerken
N.B.: Bij mannelijke dieren moeten twee ogenschijnlijk normale testikels volledig zijn ingedaald in het scrotum.