Among the Dutch breeds, the Dutch Partridge Dog
has a prominent place. It is an ancient (old breed),
which has been held in high esteem in the Netherlands
for several centuries.
After 1565 in the thinly populated moorlands of the
Netherlands,dogs brought here by Spanish armies mixed with our
native dogs, causing a new breed: the Dutch Partridge Dog.

During several centuries of hard life in and around the huts in Drente
this dog became a real jack-of-all-trades:

  • Family dog: friend of the family
  • Yard dog: protecting house and family
  • Hunting dog: tracking and retrieving during the hunt

The Dutch Partridge Dog Kennel 'the Gloucester' wishes you a lot
of pleasure in discovering this wonderful dog.