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Frisian Water Dog
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Coat
Solid black or brown, bicolor white and black or white and brown.
Maintenance
Très élevé
Training
Moyen
The Frisian water dog (in West Frisian Wetterhoun) is a dog breed traditionally used as a hunting dog to hunt small mammals and aquatic birds in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. It can also be called Otterhoun. The International Cynological Federation lists it in group 8, section 3, standard no. 221. It is a well-proportioned dog whose body shape can fit within a square. The coat is curly all over the body, except on the head and limbs.
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The coat is solid black or brown or bicolor black and white and brown and white.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Très élevé
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for its wellbeing.
- 4Demanding grooming — daily brushing and regular professional grooming appointments.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Frisian Water Dog
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Frisian Water Dog
Origins & history
A story told
The ancestral type of the Frisian water dog was developed 400 years ago in the Dutch province of Friesland. It was probably created by crossing a Romany dog and a Frisian dog, probably the Old Water Dog (now extinct breed). The Frisian water dog was preserved for the difficult and dangerous hunting of the Mustela putorius (polecat) and the Otter. They are also used for hunting waterfowl and as guard dogs. During World War II, the breed nearly disappeared, but it was able to be saved and the Frisian water dog is becoming increasingly popular. A database is maintained by the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Stabij-en Wetterhounen to understand pedigrees. Internationally, the International Cynological Federation has recognized the breed and placed it in the water dogs section group 8. The United Kennel Club recognizes the breed in the Gundog Group. It is considered a rare species.
Character
Daily temperament
This breed produces an excellent hunting dog. The International Cynological Federation describes the temperament of the breed as reserved and "an ideal guard dog" but never aggressive.
Physical
Breed standard
The Frisian water dog has a medium size between 55 and 59 centimeters at the shoulder. It weighs between 25 and 35 kilos. Its coat is thick and curly except for the head, ears and legs. Its coat can be black, white or brown as well as these three colors mixed. The texture of the coat is not woolly because otherwise the fur would not resist water. The ears are low and rest on the head. The tail curves strongly over the back. The breed has an unusual dark expression because of the shape of the eyes that marks its difference from other dog breeds.
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What human age for a frisian water dog ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a frisian water dog ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Frisian Water Dog
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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