Are Drentse Patrijshonds Good For Apartments?

Are you living in an apartment unit or flat and wanting to get a Drentse Patrijshond and need to know whether a Drentse Patrijshond Dog is suitable for your apartment?

Well, Drentse Patrijshond scores 0 out of 5 in the scale of apartment friendly dogs when it comes to other dog breeds.


Are Drentse Patrijshonds Apartment Friendly?

Can Drentse Patrijshonds Be Apartment Dogs?

    This dog is not suitable for apartment living.

    Top 5 Apartment-Friendly Dog Breeds

    Regardless of popular belief, size isn't everything when it comes to searching for the greatest apartment pet dogs.

    Personality, bark-levels and a low-energy count are all excellent qualities to look for when on the hunt for an appropriate apartment canine. Below is a list of the best apartment frinedly breeds.

    1. English Bulldog - In spite of appearances, the English Bulldog is a cheery dog that is more than happy to spend their days sleeping on the couch. They will barely bark, and are great with children in spite of their stocky build which has them weighing upwards of 22kg!

    2. Pug - Love them or hate them, the humble pug is a playful and loyal dog. Pugs are a social breed, so their ideal home would involve another pet or lots of human interaction. The pug is satisfied to laze about all day, making him the perfect apartment friend.

    3. Chihuahua - While the Chihuahua needs minimal exercise, making it perfect for a smaller sized home, it is very essential that they receive proper training to avoid the yappy personality they are known for. Weighing as little as 1kg, they are effortlessly carried around which is handy for individuals who travel.

    4. Dachshund - Also known as the 'sausage dog', this friendly breed is very good with other canines and children. While they can at first be somewhat difficult to train, they only need a small amount of exercise, due to their small legs!

    5. Boston Terrier - Another breed perfect due to their size, the Boston Terrier will require a daily walk to stay happy, but they can be terrific, caring breed who will remain mostly inactive while indoors.

Drentse Patrijshonds Good For Apartments

Drentse Patrijshond Information

Valid color is white with brown or orange markings. Mostly white with large brown plates (spots.) There is usually one plate that covers the backside above the tail. A mantle (large marking across the back) is permissible, but generally less desired. The coat is medium long, with feathers on the leg and longer hair on the front of the chest, giving the impression of a longer haired coat. The Drentsche Patrijshond is 55 to 63 cm (22 to 25 in). at the withers.

Though the breed shows a strong hunting instinct in the field, and can be quite driven, these dogs tend to be more relaxed in the home than many of the hunting breeds. They are strongly attached to family members, loyal, and of sweet disposition, particularly with children.

What to do if you lose your Drentse Patrijshond

If your Drentse Patrijshond Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Telephone the nearby vets to see if someone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Drentse Patrijshond

If you find a Drentse Patrijshond Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter near to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who usually scan the animal’s microchip and call the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.