Old Danish Pointing Dog
- Weight
- 26–35 kg[1]
Temperament
Quiet, Stable
[1]Type established in Denmark in the early 18th century
The FCI standard traces the breed to Morten Bak in Denmark, who around 1710 crossed dogs kept by travelling communities with local farm dogs over eight generations, establishing white-and-brown piebald dogs.
[1]A medium-sized pointing dog for bird work
The FCI classifies the breed as a versatile gundog for birds. It is medium-sized, rectangular and strongly built. The standard describes males as powerful and substantial and females as lighter and more spirited, noting the marked difference between the sexes as a breed feature.
[1]A short, slightly hard white-and-brown coat
The UKC standard describes a short, dense, somewhat hard coat. It allows white with brown markings or brown roan, with darker brown preferred.
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