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Industrial Revolution landscape

Dutch Smoushond

Also known as Hollandse Smoushond, Dutch Ratter.

Related breedAustralian Shepherd1840 to 1957 · United States

Dutch Smoushond at a glance

Origin
Netherlands
Appeared
1800 to 1905 (likely)
Family
Pinscher
Type
Pinscher / ratter
Size
Small
Life span
12 to 15 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 308

The name. Dutch smous, a slang term for a Jewish trader, whose stable dogs they reportedly were.

Same familyBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, France

Family and relatives

Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United Kingdom

Place in time

The Dutch Smoushond appears 1800 to 1905 (likely), in the Industrial Revolution, when 91 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Dutch Smoushond is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.