Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · ChinaWetterhoun at a glance
- Origin
- Friesland, Netherlands
- Appeared
- 1500 to 1943 (likely)
- Family
- Poodle
- Type
- Water dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 221
The name. West Frisian wetterhûn, from wetter "water" and hûn "dog".
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, BelgiumFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Same family: Poodle
Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Coton de Tulear, Havanese, Lagotto Romagnolo, Löwchen
Same time, same continent
Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Kooikerhondje
Place in time
The Wetterhoun appears 1500 to 1943 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Wetterhoun is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
