Origin: Netherlands
Origin of Name: The Wetterhoun is a breed of dog traditionally used as a hunting dog for hunting small mammals in the Netherlands.
Size | Temperament | Shedding | Drooling | Monthly keeping cost | |||||
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Medium | Zero High |
Negligible Hair Everywhere |
Zero Excess |
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Wetterhoun was originally reared to hunt beaver and is native to Friesland, Netherlands. The breed is considered rare, and most live in the Netherlands today. The Dutch Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1943. The breed's club in the Netherlands is also the club for the Netherlands Vereeniging voor Stäubiz en Wetterhönen, Wetterhoun's close relative, Stäbyhön.
Wetterhoun requires minimal grooming. The coat is naturally oily and waterproof, so repeated bathing is not necessary
Wetterhoun may be strong-willed, but they are never intentionally disobedient. Ethnicity can be sensitive so should not be trained rigorously.
Daily exercise is good for Wetterhoun's physical and mental health.
Wetterhoun should perform well on high quality dog food, whether it is commercially manufactured or prepared at home with the supervision and approval of your vet.
Wetterhoun is a very healthy breed even with its small population. NVSW has currently launched an outcross program to help bring greater genetic diversity to the breed. Health testing is recommended from the parent club to reduce the incidence of health related problems.
Recommended Health Test