Danish-Swedish Farmdog
11 - 13 yearsLife Expectancy
Small, compact, and slightly rectangular working dog with short smooth coat and alert expression, developed as a versatile all-purpose farm dog in Denmark and Sweden
Breed Statistics
- Energy Level4/5
- Trainability4/5
- Playfulness4/5
- Protectiveness4/5
- Barking3/5
- Drooling1/5
- Good with Children5/5
- Good with Other Dogs5/5
- Good with Strangers5/5
- Shedding2/5
- Coat Length1/5
- Grooming1/5
Physical Attributes
| Height (Male) | 12.5 - 14.5 inches |
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| Height (Female) | 12.5 - 14.5 inches |
| Weight (Male) | 15 - 20 lbs |
| Weight (Female) | 15 - 20 lbs |
Breed History
Ancient Scandinavian farm dog breed from eastern Denmark and southernmost Sweden, used as versatile all-purpose farm dog for ratting, herding, guarding, and companionship. Officially recognized in Denmark and Sweden in 1987, by FCI in 2008-2019, and The Kennel Club (UK) in 2019