Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Introduction

The breed entered the American Kennel Club Foundation Stock Services Program (AKC FSS) in 2011. They are eligible to compete in Agility, Barn Hunt, Flyball, Herring, Lure Courting, Nosework, Obedience & Rally, Tracking and AKC FSS Open Show.

General Appearance

The Danish Swedish Farmdog is a small, compact dog with a slightly rectangular body shape. The ratio of height (measured from ground to withers) to length is approximately 9:10. Their chest depth is about 1:2 in comparison to their height. Since they are a working breed, no weight standard is provided. The height of males of this breed should fall between 13 1/2 and 14 1/2 inches; For women between 12 1/2 and 13 3/4 inches. These heights are approximate and can vary from 3/4 of an inch, more or less.

They have smooth, hard coats with short hairs that lie flat and close to their bodies. White is the predominant coat colour, with patches in variations of black, tan, brown and fawn. These patches can be of different sizes and color combinations. Their coat may have tan markings or flaking in other colors.

Their triangular-shaped heads are slightly smaller in proportion to their bodies; The skull is broad and slightly rounded with a well-defined stop. The muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull; The nosebridge is straight from the side. The well-developed muzzle gradually narrows towards the nose, without protruding. The color of the nose is always the same as the color of the patches on a dog's coat. cheeks are pronounced; The jaws are strong and close in a scissor bite, even with well-developed incisors. A pinscher bite is acceptable. This breed has medium sized eyes that are somewhat rounded, with a lively and kind expression. Dogs with dark spots have dark eyes; Dogs with yellow or brown patches of liver may have a slightly lighter eye color. They have medium sized ears with roses or buttons. If they are button ears, the tips are closer to the cheeks. In either type of ear, the fold is just above the skull.

Their medium-long neck is strong and is slightly arched without a neck. The forearm is well defined and the shoulders are oblique. The long, deep chest has well-proportioned ribs. The short, wide waist is somewhat arched; The group is slightly rounded. Slightly raised in stomach. The tail, which is not set too high, can be long or naturally short, as in a stumpy tail. The dog should carry it straight, but with a slight curve, like a sickle.

The upper arms are oblique; Forelegs are straight and parallel. Their strong pasterns are springy. Hind legs are parallel and muscular, with well angular knees and hock joints. The upper thighs of their back are broad. The Danish Swedish Farmdog's short legs are oval and not tightly woven. His gait is parallel and free.

Breeding

The gestation period in lasts for 60-64 days The primary period of the reproductive cycle of the female is called Proestrus and goes on for around 9 days. During this time the females begin to draw in males. The subsequent part is the Estrus when the bitch is receptive to the male. It goes on for around 3 to 11 days. The third part is the Diestrus. Usually, it happens around day 14. In this period the bitch's discharge changes for distinctive red and reaching its end. The vulva gets back to average, and she will no longer allow mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time span between heat periods ordinarily keeps going around a half year. The litter size ranges between 6 to 8 puppies at a time.