Breed History
You can probably read this same information in most publications that mention the Drent...but we will put it here also and then talk more about what Drent really is....
The Drentsche Patrijshond, also called the Dutch Partridge Dog or Drent, is a breed that has been imported to North America from it’s home country of the Netherlands. Recognized by the Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied on May 15, 1943, the breed has become increasingly popular among foot hunters and families alike. The Drent is known for it’s hunting prowess, as well as it’s sweet nature and love for its family.
The breed has distant common ancestry to the Small Münsterländer and the Epagneul Français. The 5th of June 1948 the Dutch breed club was founded, the Vereniging “De Drentsche Patrijshond”. The Dutch Drent breed club has founded the Drent breed on three "pillars": hunting, pet qualities, and watch dog. During the breed's long history of over 300 years, the Drent had to pull "triple duty". Not only was the dog expected to help put meat in the pot, it was expected to warn of visitors to the farm or estate without fear or aggression, and to be a pet "par excellence" for the family. This is what makes the Drent such an ideal hunting dog for us in the US. Not only are they intelligent enough to be useful in hunting a variety of game, they are also marvelous additions to the family. The Drent is a true versatile hunting dog.
A Drent will grow to between 21.5 - 25 inches tall at the withers, depending on sex. They have a medium length coat which requires little grooming except weekly brushing.
The Drentsche Patrijshond, also called the Dutch Partridge Dog or Drent, is a breed that has been imported to North America from it’s home country of the Netherlands. Recognized by the Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied on May 15, 1943, the breed has become increasingly popular among foot hunters and families alike. The Drent is known for it’s hunting prowess, as well as it’s sweet nature and love for its family.
The breed has distant common ancestry to the Small Münsterländer and the Epagneul Français. The 5th of June 1948 the Dutch breed club was founded, the Vereniging “De Drentsche Patrijshond”. The Dutch Drent breed club has founded the Drent breed on three "pillars": hunting, pet qualities, and watch dog. During the breed's long history of over 300 years, the Drent had to pull "triple duty". Not only was the dog expected to help put meat in the pot, it was expected to warn of visitors to the farm or estate without fear or aggression, and to be a pet "par excellence" for the family. This is what makes the Drent such an ideal hunting dog for us in the US. Not only are they intelligent enough to be useful in hunting a variety of game, they are also marvelous additions to the family. The Drent is a true versatile hunting dog.
A Drent will grow to between 21.5 - 25 inches tall at the withers, depending on sex. They have a medium length coat which requires little grooming except weekly brushing.