Dogs
Frisian Water Dog
Other names: Wetterhoun, Otterhoun, Datch Spaniel, Frisian Water Dog
watchdog, hunting
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Size
- Large
- Height · Male
- 55–59 cm
- Height · Female
- 53–56 cm
- Weight · Male
- 23–25 kg
- Weight · Female
- 20–23 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–13 years
- FCI
- FCI group 8 · 8 · n.º 221
Traits
Activity
Energy level
Social
Affection with family
Good with other dogs
Good with other pets
Friendly to strangers
At home
Apartment living
Training
Trainability
Learning ability
Guarding
Guard dog
Watchdog
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Temperament
Quiet dog with stubborn character, reserved about strangers, an ideal guard-dog.
Training
Because it is sometimes independent, training must be firm, consistent, friendly and gentle but it is still a dog which learns easily and is pretty friendly
Coat & grooming
The fur needs a casual brushing. It will be kept clean its ears.
Frisian Water Dog breeders
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