Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Origin: Denmark
Scandinavia's agile farm dog, the Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a versatile, affectionate family and working dog with a friendly, energetic and intelligent nature.
- Size
- Small
- Lifespan
- 11 - 13 years
- Coat
- Short Coat
- Group
- Working Dogs
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Temperament & Character
Care
About the Breed
Origin and History
The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a small working dog bred on farms in Scandinavia for versatile jobs such as hunting rodents, accompanying livestock and guarding. It is known for its friendliness and agility.
Appearance and Coat
It has a small-to-medium, compact and athletic body. Its short, dense and glossy coat usually features colored patches on a white base; it is easy to care for and sheds little.
Temperament and Personality
The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is friendly, energetic and intelligent. It is people-oriented and gets along perfectly with children and other animals. It is eager to work, playful and adaptable; it is versatile and successful in dog sports. It has an alert but well-balanced temperament.
Grooming, Exercise and Training
Its short coat is easy to care for. It needs moderate to high exercise and mental stimulation. It is smart and eager to please; it adapts perfectly to reward-based training.
Health
It is generally an extremely robust and hardy breed; it has no known serious breed-specific hereditary disease. Regular veterinary checkups are sufficient. The Danish-Swedish Farmdog suits active families and homes with children looking for a friendly, energetic and versatile family dog.
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