Foundation Stock Service

Drentsche Patrijshond

Drentsche Patrijshond is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 70–73 lb (male), 55–60 lb (female), height is 23–25 in (male), 21.5–23.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 11–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Intelligent, Friendly.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Drentsche Patrijshond dog
Photo: Stefanie Joksch · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lifespan11–14 years
Weight70–73 lb (male), 55–60 lb (female)
SizeLarge
GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

23–25 in (male), 21.5–23.5 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about the same as the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 64 lb is about 4.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is The Netherlands. The coat is described as 0, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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The verified adult weight for a Drentsche Patrijshond is 70–73 lb (male), 55–60 lb (female).

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