FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL)
SECRETARIAT GENERAL: 13, Place Albert 1er B – 6530 Thuin (Belgique)
FCI-Standard n° 356 / 25. 07. 2009 / GB
Danish/Swedish Farmdog
(Dansk/Svensk
Gårdhund)
Translation: Renée Sporre-Willes in collaboration with Jennifer Mulholland.
Origin: Denmark
/ Sweden
Date of Publication of the Original
Valid Standard: 26.03.2009
Utilisation: Farm- and companion
dog
Classification: |
Group 2 |
Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds – Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs. |
Section 1.1 |
Pinscher type |
Without working trial. |
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, 9:10. The proportions between depth of chest
and
height at withers should be 1:2.
Behaviour Temperament: Alert, attentive and lively.
Head
Head should be triangular in shape and a bit small in
proportion to body.
Cranial Region:
Skull: Rather broad and slightly rounded.
Stop: Well defined.
Facial Region:
Nose: Colour in accordance with colour
of patches.
Muzzle: Well developed and gradually narrowing
towards nose but
must not give a snipy impression. Muzzle slightly shorter
than the
skull. Nosebridge straight.
Jaws/teeth: Jaws strong. Scissors bite
with even and well developed
incisors. Pincer bite tolerated.
Cheeks: Pronounced without exaggeration.
Eyes: Medium sized, slightly rounded,
neither protruding nor sunken. Attentive and kind expression.
Dark eye colour in dogs with black
patches. Slightly lighter eye colour permissible in dogs
with yellow
or liver brown patches.
Ears: Medium sized. Rose or button, in
both cases the fold should be
just above the skull. Button ears: The tips should lie close
to cheeks.
Neck
Of medium length, strong and slightly arched. No
throatiness.
Body
Compact with good substance.
Loin: Short, broad and slightly arched.
Croup: Slightly rounded.
Chest: Long, deep and roomy with well
sprung ribs. Forechest well
defined.
Underline and belly: 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
Forequarters:
General appearance: Forelegs straight and
parallel. The front is broader than the ribcage.
Shoulders: Oblique.
Upper arm: Oblique.
Metacarpus (Pastern): Strong and springy.
Forefeet: Small, oval and not tightly knit.
Hindquarters:
General appearance: Well angulated knee
and hock joints. Parallel
and well muscled.
Upper thighs: Fairly broad.
Hind feet: See front feet.
Gait/Movement
Parallel and free.
Coat
Hair: Short and smooth. Harsh on body.
Colour: 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
Height at withers:
Males 34 to 37 cm
Females 32 to 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 on the
health and
welfare of the dog.
- Elegant general appearance.
- Narrow in front.
- Low on legs.
- Lack of depth in chest.
- Flat or short ribcage.
- Steep croup.
- Prick ears.
- Neck too long.
- Curled tail or tail carried flat on back.
Disqualifying Faults
Aggressive or overly shy.
Any dog showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall
be
disqualified.
N.B.
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles
fully
descended into the scrotum.
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