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Smousje

Also known as Griffon d'Ecurie.

Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

Smousje at a glance

Origin
Belgium
Appeared
1700 to 1880 (uncertain)
Family
Toy Spitz
Type
Pinscher / ratter
Size
Small
Life span
Not recorded
Recognised by
No major club
Status
Extinct

The name. Belgian name of the small rough-coated stable ratting dog.

Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Family and relatives

Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia

Place in time

The Smousje appears 1700 to 1880 (uncertain), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

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