Danish Swedish Farm Dogs

pet guide - Danish Swedish Farm Dogs

Danish Swedish Farm Dogs are one of the oldest breeds of dog. The origination of this dog breed dates back some thousands years. The breed mainly dwells in Sweden, Denmark, and is very rare in the United States. Danish Swedish Farm Dogs are popular farm dogs that may do anything from catching rats and mice to herding cattle and helping their owners. This breed is widely used in farms located near the countryside of Scania, Schleswig-Holstein and Denmark.

Body Description:	Danish Swedish Farm Dogs are compact and small with a rectangle-shaped body. The head is triangular, small with wide and rounded skull. They have powerful jaws and rose shaped ears folded in forward direction. The tail may be long or bobtail Danish Swedish Farm Dogs have a short, shiny, close lying and hard coat. The breed comes with an odour-free coat.
Weight and Height	Generally, the height of this breed ranges around 12 to 14 inches, and they weigh around 15 to 25 pounds.
Nature and Temperament	These dogs are highly alert, active and intelligent. They need good care and are very friendly in nature. However, they may get curious at certain times. They go very well with small children, but are good with other pets. However, they may hurt certain pets in the same family such as birds, hamsters and guinea pigs. This breed is a quick learner, as they are able to tricks and are highly obedient provided proper training. They are fearless to herd animals of any size.
Activities	This breed is always ready for playful activities and they love to dig grounds. In addition, they are very active and need to regular exercising to stay healthy for long time. Owners have to make sure that this breed is leashed tightly in open and unsafe areas, as they have the tendency to chase small animals.
Average lifespan	The average lifespan of this breed is between 10 to 15 years.

Danish Swedish Farm Dogs

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