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Danish-Swedish farmdog |
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FCI standard Nº 356 |
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Origin |
Denmark and Sweden | |
Translation |
Renée Sporre-Willes in collaboration with Jennifer Mulholland | |
Group |
Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer – Molossoid breeds –Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs | |
Section |
Section 1.1 Pinscher Type | |
Working |
Without working trial | |
Acceptance on a definitive basis by the FCI |
Monday 29 April 2019 | |
Acceptance on a provisional basis by the FCI |
Saturday 05 July 2008 | |
Publication of the official valid standard |
Monday 10 December 2018 | |
Last update |
Monday 06 May 2019 | |
En français, cette race se dit |
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Chien de ferme dano-suédois |
Diese Norm ist in deutscher Sprache sichtbar |
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Dänisch-Schwedischer Farmhund |
En español, esta raza se dice |
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Perro de Granja Danés y Sueco |
In het Nederlands, wordt dit ras gezegd |
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Deens-Zweedse Boerderijhond |
In his country of origin, his name is |
Dansk-Svensk Gårdshund |
Usage |
| Farm- and companion dog. |
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 |
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Cranial region |
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Head |
Head should be triangular in shape and a bit small in proportion to body. | |
Skull |
Rather broad and slightly rounded. | |
Stop |
Well defined. | |
Facial region |
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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. | |
Nasal bridge |
Nosebridge straight. | |
Jaws and 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 |
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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 |
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Generality |
Forelegs straight and parallel. The front is broader than the ribcage. | |
Shoulders |
Oblique. | |
Upper arm |
Oblique. | |
Pastern |
Strong and springy. | |
Forefeet |
Small, oval and not tightly knit. | |
Hindquarters |
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Generality |
Parallel and well muscled. | |
Upper thigh |
Fairly broad. | |
Stifle |
Well angulated. | |
Hock |
Well angulated. | |
Hind feet |
Small, oval and almost tightly knit. | |
Gait and movement |
| Parallel and free. |
Coat |
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Hair |
Short and smooth. Harsh on body. | |
Colour |
White dominating. Patches of different colours, sizes and combinations permissible, (black, tan, yellow, brown, badger and allshades of fawn). Patches also on head, with or without tan markings. Flecking permissible. | |
Size and weight |
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Height at withers |
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 and its ability to perform its traditional work. • Faults listed should be in degree of seriousness. |
General faults |
 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. Head all white. |
Disqualifying faults |
| Aggressive or overly shy. |
NB : |
| • Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified. • The above mentioned faults when occurring to a highly marked degree or frequently are disqualifying. • Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum. • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical conformation should be used for breeding. |
Bibliography |
| https://www.fci.be/ |
English (United Kingdom)