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The '''Dutch Smoushond''' (''Hollandse Smoushond'', ''Dutch Ratter'') is a small [[Dog breed|breed]] of [[dog]], descended from a [[Dog type|type]] of [[terrier]]-like dog kept in stables to eliminate [[rats]] and mice in Germany and the [[Netherlands]]. They are considered to be related to the [[Schnauzer]].
The '''Dutch Smoushond''' (''Hollandse Smoushond'', ''Dutch Ratter'') is a small [[Dog breed|breed]] of [[dog]], related to the [[Pinscher]] and [[Schnauzer]] breed [[Dog type|type]] kept in stables to eliminate [[rat]]s and mice in Germany and the [[Netherlands]]. It is very rare and not well known outside the Netherlands, its country of origin.


== Appearance ==
== Appearance ==
The ''Dutch Smoushond'' is small in size, at the maximum 10kg in weight and 43cm at the [[withers]]. Its waterproof [[Coat (dog)|coat]] is rough and shaggy, and of any shade of yellow colour. The characteristic shape of the head is broad and short, with drop ears set high on the head.<ref>[http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/308gb2001_en.doc Breed Standard]</ref>
The ''Dutch Smoushond'' is small in size, at the maximum 10&nbsp;kg in weight and 43&nbsp;cm at the [[withers]]. Its waterproof [[Coat (dog)|coat]] is rough and shaggy, and of any shade of yellow colour. The characteristic shape of the head is broad and short, with drop ears set high on the head.<ref>[http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/308g02-en.pdf Breed Standard]</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The Hollandse Smoushond Club (Smoushondenclub) was formed in 1905 to document and register the small stable dog as a purebred breed, as it was in danger of dying out. Its origins may have been with the ancestor of the Schnauzer breed, as an incorrect yellow colour. The name refers to its shaggy fur and face, as Jewish men (called ''Smouzen'' in the 1800s) had beards and long hair. They were called "Dutch" to prevent confusion with the similar [[Belgian Griffon|Belgian griffons]]. During [[World War II]], the breed nearly disappeared. In 1973, several breeders began to reconstruct the breed with the few remaining dogs, most of whom had been crossbred with other breeds. Much of the reconstruction was accomplished with the use of [[Border Terrier]] crosses.<ref>[http://www.smoushond.nl/oorsprong.html Hollandse Smoushond Club] (in Dutch)</ref>
The Hollandse Smoushond Club (Smoushondenclub) was formed in 1905 to document and register the small stable dog as a purebred breed, as it was in danger of dying out. Its origins may have been with the ancestor of the [[Schnauzer]] breed, as an incorrect yellow colour. The name refers to its shaggy fur and face, as Jewish men (called ''Smouzen'' in the 1800s, a slur deriving from the name Moses<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/smous Wiktionary: 'smous']</ref>) had beards and long hair. They were called "Dutch" to prevent confusion with the similar [[Griffon Bruxellois|Brussels Griffons]]. During [[World War II]], the breed nearly disappeared. In 1973, several breeders began to reconstruct the breed with the few remaining dogs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/DutchSmoushond|title=United Kennel Club: Dutch Smoushond|publisher=United Kennel Club|accessdate=3 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120214072114/http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/DutchSmoushond|archive-date=14 February 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> most of whom had been crossbred with other breeds. Much of the reconstruction was accomplished with the use of [[Border Terrier]] crosses.<ref>[http://www.smoushond.nl/oorsprong.html Hollandse Smoushond Club] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918085556/http://www.smoushond.nl/oorsprong.html |date=2009-09-18 }} (in Dutch)</ref> There is illustrated reference to the breed in Dutch artist [[Rien Poortvliet]]'s popular 1996 book, "Dogs."
There is illustrated reference to the breed in Dutch artist [[Rien Poortvliet]]'s popular 1996 book, "Dogs."


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==
[[Image:Hollandsche smoushonden 2.JPG|right|thumb|A Dutch Smoushond and a [[Border Terrier]]]]
Although popular in the Netherlands, the breed is not well known elsewhere in the world. It was recognised in 2001 by the [[Fédération Cynologique Internationale]] and placed in Group 2, Section 1, ''Pinscher and Schnauzer''. Of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world, it is recognised only by the United Kennel Club in the United States (in its [[Terrier Group]].) It also may be found listed by some of the vast number of internet based minor registries and dog registry businesses as a [[Rare breed (dog)|"rare breed"]].
Although popular in the Netherlands, the breed is not well known elsewhere in the world. It was recognised in 2001 by the [[Fédération Cynologique Internationale]] and placed in the Group 2, Section 1: Pinschers and Schnauzers, Section 1.3 Smoushond.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/2-Pinscher-and-Schnauzer-Molossoid-and-Swiss-Mountain-and-Cattledogs.html#s1|title=Group 2 : Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs|publisher=FCI|access-date=28 May 2018}}</ref> Of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world, it is recognised only by the United Kennel Club in the United States (classified in its [[Terrier Group]]). It also may be found listed by some of the vast number of internet-based minor registries and dog registry businesses as a [[Rare breed (dog)|"rare breed"]].


== See also ==
==See also==
* [[Portal:Dogs|Dogs portal]]
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* [[List of dog breeds]]
* [[Schnauzer]]
* [[Schnauzer]]
* [[Pinscher]]
* [[Terrier]]
* [[Terrier]]


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Dutch dogs}}
== External links ==
{{Pinschers and Schnauzers}}
*[http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dutchsmoushond.htm Photos and information on dogbreedinfo.com]

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Latest revision as of 08:12, 18 June 2022

Dutch Smoushond
Dutch Smoushond
Other namesDutch Ratter
Hollandse Smoushond
OriginNiederlande
Kennel club standards
Dutch Kennel Club standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Dutch Smoushond (Hollandse Smoushond, Dutch Ratter) is a small breed of dog, related to the Pinscher and Schnauzer breed type kept in stables to eliminate rats and mice in Germany and the Netherlands. It is very rare and not well known outside the Netherlands, its country of origin.

Appearance

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The Dutch Smoushond is small in size, at the maximum 10 kg in weight and 43 cm at the withers. Its waterproof coat is rough and shaggy, and of any shade of yellow colour. The characteristic shape of the head is broad and short, with drop ears set high on the head.[1]

History

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The Hollandse Smoushond Club (Smoushondenclub) was formed in 1905 to document and register the small stable dog as a purebred breed, as it was in danger of dying out. Its origins may have been with the ancestor of the Schnauzer breed, as an incorrect yellow colour. The name refers to its shaggy fur and face, as Jewish men (called Smouzen in the 1800s, a slur deriving from the name Moses[2]) had beards and long hair. They were called "Dutch" to prevent confusion with the similar Brussels Griffons. During World War II, the breed nearly disappeared. In 1973, several breeders began to reconstruct the breed with the few remaining dogs,[3] most of whom had been crossbred with other breeds. Much of the reconstruction was accomplished with the use of Border Terrier crosses.[4] There is illustrated reference to the breed in Dutch artist Rien Poortvliet's popular 1996 book, "Dogs."

Recognition

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A Dutch Smoushond and a Border Terrier

Although popular in the Netherlands, the breed is not well known elsewhere in the world. It was recognised in 2001 by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale and placed in the Group 2, Section 1: Pinschers and Schnauzers, Section 1.3 Smoushond.[5] Of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world, it is recognised only by the United Kennel Club in the United States (classified in its Terrier Group). It also may be found listed by some of the vast number of internet-based minor registries and dog registry businesses as a "rare breed".

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Breed Standard
  2. ^ Wiktionary: 'smous'
  3. ^ "United Kennel Club: Dutch Smoushond". United Kennel Club. Archived from the original on 14 February 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  4. ^ Hollandse Smoushond Club Archived 2009-09-18 at the Wayback Machine (in Dutch)
  5. ^ "Group 2 : Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs". FCI. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
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