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Danish Swedish Farmdog

丹麥–瑞典農場犬

SmallCompanionShort coat

Draft — this profile is still being checked.

At a glance

The Danish-Swedish Farmdog has been known for a long time on farms in Denmark and Sweden as a watchdog, ratter and companion, and was recognised jointly by the two countries under that name in 1987. It is a small, compact, slightly rectangular dog, known to mature late, with a short, smooth coat that is harsh on the body and predominantly white with patches of any colour; males stand 34–37 cm and females 32–35 cm, with a tolerance of ±2 cm. The FCI standard sums up its temperament in three words: alert, attentive and lively.

Facts

SizeSmall
Height32–37cm
Breed groupFCI: 2
RoleCompanion
CoatShort coat

Health

This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.

Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.

The breed standards this profile is built from don't list breed-specific health screening. Ask a vet which checks suit the dog in front of you.

Behaviour

Alert, attentive and lively

The FCI standard's Behaviour / Temperament section reads in full: "Alert, attentive and lively." Its stated utilization is farm dog and companion dog, and the historical summary notes the breed is used as a watchdog, ratter and companion.

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Official guidance

Summaries of official documents are ours; the source is linked. Breed standards, laws and licensing rules change — check the issuing body for the current version.

FCI

FCI nomenclature — Dansk-Svensk Gårdshund (Danish-Swedish Farmdog) (standard no. 356, group 2)

FCI breed nomenclature entry with the official breed standard PDF in English, French, German and Spanish.

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Accessed 2026-09-09

Sources

  1. [1]Dansk-Svensk Gårdshund (Danish-Swedish Farmdog) — FCI standard no. 356 — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  2. [2]FCI-Standard No. 356 — Dansk-Svensk Gårdshund (Danish-Swedish Farmdog), 10.12.2018 — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)

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