Breed Standard
NKU Standard
18.12.2000 (DK) (ORG 28.05.1998)
DANISH/SWEDISH FARM DOG
DANSK/SVENSK GÅRDHUND
Origin: Denmark / Sweden
Utilisation
The Danish/Swedish Farmdog has since old times existed at farms. It has been used as watchdog, for killing rats, and as companion dog.
Classification
Group 2, without working trial.
General Appearance
Small dog, compact, almost square built. The breed is late developed in its exterior.
Proportions
The ratio of height at withers to length of body is 9 to 10.
Temperament
The breed is alert, intelligent and lively.
Head
Of triangular shape, rather small.
Skull
Rather wide and slightly rounded.
Stop
Well emphasised.
Nose
Must be black in dogs with black patches. In other cases matching coat colour.
Muzzle
Bridge of nose should be straight. The muzzle should be well filled, gradually tapering to tip of nose, but not appear pointed or snipey. The muzzle is somewhat shorter than the distance from stop to occiput.
Jaws, teeth
Powerful jaws. Teeth regular and well developed with scissors bite.
Eyes
The eyes should be dark in dogs with black patches. Somewhat lighter eyes are allowed in dogs with yellow or chocolate patches. The eyes should be medium sized, lightly rounded, and neither deep set or protruding. The expression must be keen and gentle.
Ears
Rose ears or ears folding forward in such a way that at least half of ear is tipping. In both cases the fold is level with the skull or just slightly above.
Neck
Of medium length, powerful with a slightly arched crest. The neck should not be elegant. No dewlap.
Body
Loin
Short and slightly arched.
Chest
Deep and capacious, with ribs well rounded. Normally the ribcage is not developed in full until after 3 years of age.
Underline
Belly should not be tucked up too hard.
Tail
Not too high set. May be docked short or natural bobtail. Not curled or lying flat over back. (Note: Docking is not allowed in Denmark/Sweden).
Limbs
Forequarters
Viewed from front, the forelegs must be straight and parallel. Front rather wide compared to the width of the ribcage.
Shoulders
Normal lay back of shoulder-blades.
Upper arm
With normal angulation to shoulder-blade.
Pastern
Strong and flexible.
Forefeet
Small and oval shaped, with slightly closed toes.
Hindquarters
Viewed from rear, the legs must be parallel and well muscled.
Knee
Well angulated.
Hock
Well angulated.
Hind feet
Small, of oval shape, with slightly closed toes. Dewclaws on rear legs should be removed (Note: Removal of dewclaws is not allowed in Denmark).
Gait / movement
Lively and free movement.
Coat
Hair
Smooth, Hard, short and close lying.
Colour
White colour must dominate. Markings of solid coloured or multi coloured patches in various combinations.
Size
Ideal height for males 34 to 37 cm, +/- 2 cm.
Ideal height for bitches 32 to 35 cm, +/- 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.
N.B.
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
Danish Kennel Club's Note:
Features having a negative impact on the health of a dog are considered as serious faults.
Standard issued by Nordic Kennel Union 28.01.1998
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