Wetterhoun — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Wetterhoun — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is The Netherlands.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI places it in Group 8 (Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs), Section 3 for water dogs, with working trial; its traditional uses are hunting, water work and guarding the yard.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Ideal height is 59 cm for males and 55 cm for females, with weight about 34 kg and 28 kg respectively.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is made of dense, solid curls that feel coarse and rather greasy, while the head and legs carry short hair.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Colours are solid black with white chest and/or toe markings, or solid brown with the same white markings; black or brown patches, ticking and roan are also allowed.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is self-willed by nature; as a family pet it is affectionate and watchful, keen on vermin, and initially reserved with strangers but not fearful.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Faults include a too narrow skull, sagging feet, loose heavy lips, bulging or deep-set eyes, prey-like yellow eyes, a muzzle not straight, ears not lying close, and a thick ear auricle; severe faults are missing sexual dimorphism, several missing teeth, or a wrong colour.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications: aggressive or overly shy dogs, clear physical or behavioural abnormality, under- or overbite, and insufficient breed type.