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Meet the Danish-Swedish farmdog, the newest breed in the American Kennel Club’s lineup
ktla ^ | 01/02/2025 | JENNIFER PELTZ

Posted on 01/02/2025 5:23:57 AM PST by BenLurkin

The designation makes the breed eligible to compete for many best in show trophies, and it likely augurs more widespread interest in the small, sprightly dogs. The prospect both gladdens and concerns their biggest fans.

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Called the farmdog or DSF for short, the breed goes back centuries in parts of what are now Denmark, southern Sweden and some other European countries, according to the Danish-Swedish Farmdog Club of America.

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In their original homelands, the dogs’ main job was rodent patrol, but they also would herd a bit, act as watchdogs and play with farmers’ children. Some even performed in circuses, according to the club.

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In the U.S., many of the just about 350 farmdogs nationwide compete in agility, obedience or other canine sports that are open to all dogs, including mixed breeds.

But until now, farmdogs couldn’t enter the traditional breed-by-breed judging that leads to best in show prizes at events including the prominent Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. The entry deadline has passed for February’s Westminster show, so farmdogs will have to wait for 2026 there, but they may well appear later this year at two other major, televised shows, the National Dog Show and AKC National Championship.

The Danish-Swedish farmdog is the AKC’s 202nd breed and “a wonderful addition to a family that is able to provide it with the exercise and mental stimulation that it needs,” said the club’s Gina DiNardo.

The AKC is the United States’ oldest purebred dog registry and essentially a league for many dog competitions. Registration is voluntary, and requirements for breed recognition include at least 300 pedigreed dogs spread through at least 20 states. Some breeds are in other kennel clubs or none at all.


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TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: akc; americankennelclub; animalhusbandry; cryptobiology; danishswedishfarmdog; denmark; dog; dogs; dogshows; dsf; farmdog; sweden

1 posted on 01/02/2025 5:23:57 AM PST by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

That doesn’t look like a very “distinctive” breed. A lot like half the mixes that come into our humane shelter.


2 posted on 01/02/2025 5:28:01 AM PST by Twotone ( What's the difference between a politician & a flying pig? The letter "F.")
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To: BenLurkin

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3 posted on 01/02/2025 5:31:10 AM PST by Jonty30 (Genghis Khan did not have the most descendants. His father had more. )
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To: BenLurkin

Looks like a cross between a Beagle and a Jack Russell Terrier..............


4 posted on 01/02/2025 5:31:24 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Twotone

Yes my first thought was ... that’s a beagle ....and then I saw the Snoopy under your post and was like... yep a beagle :)


5 posted on 01/02/2025 5:32:09 AM PST by reed13k
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To: BenLurkin

Looks like nothing more than a beagle/labrador mix. Typical mutt.


6 posted on 01/02/2025 5:37:07 AM PST by Spacetrucker
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To: Red Badger

I wouldn’t say Jack Russell terrier, wife and I had one as a family member for 16 years - they are more elongated in the snout and not nearly as bulky as this dog, hence why I postulate beagle/lab. Could be wrong, just how I see it.


7 posted on 01/02/2025 5:39:27 AM PST by Spacetrucker
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To: reed13k

very strong neck for a beagle. Also, it does not seem to have a beagles hunting nose. I think its a barn dog. Something that keeps vermin away. It will never replace my Border Collie.


8 posted on 01/02/2025 5:40:02 AM PST by poinq (thics and customs and did not take an oath to the country. And did not follow the country's traditio)
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To: BenLurkin

I’d go with Beagle mix for that one. Would be interested in seeing what its DNA says.


9 posted on 01/02/2025 6:21:33 AM PST by PAR35
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To: BenLurkin

we have a Swiss white Shepherd. she weighs in at 80 lbs and is by far the smartest, craftiest and agile family member we have ever known. on our mini-farm she is Queen, Shepards the smaller animals, makes certain we are safe and has absolutely NO fear.


10 posted on 01/02/2025 6:30:53 AM PST by Qwapisking (Q: know the difference between a petulant 6 y.o. and a liberal? A:age. L.Star )
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To: reed13k
Hahahaha...I knew a guy who owned a lot of beagles, an older, crusty conservative guy, and I saw him with a t-shirt:

Know why God made Beagles so cute?
So you won't F****** KILL them!

11 posted on 01/02/2025 6:43:31 AM PST by rlmorel ("A people that elect corrupt politicians are not victims...but accomplices." George Orwell)
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To: BenLurkin

Unfortunately, too many people will seek out any “new” type of breed - this one in particular needs a lot of space, running and exercise - and unless someone is dedicated, able and willing to put in the time and effort it takes to train and take care of these dogs, they become nervous wrecks - many are dumped into shelters.

Have seen it myself often after volunteering with rescues and shelters.


12 posted on 01/02/2025 7:42:08 AM PST by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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To: Spacetrucker

I can’t keep track of all the “new” breeds that the AKC recognizes year-after-year. I assume that private breed clubs simply find it easier and cheaper to turn their breed books over to the larger organization and let them administer it? I recall that certain breed names “Jack Russell” and “Parson Russell” are pretty much a result of a split within the founding club. The AKC requires consensus on the breed standard. Sometimes that consensus isn’t 100%, I guess.


13 posted on 01/02/2025 7:47:38 AM PST by Tallguy
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To: BenLurkin

We’re making new breeds of people daily, except the ones we kill in our lovely women’s wombs.

Such lovely moms. Heroes. Leaders.


14 posted on 01/02/2025 9:18:22 AM PST by If You Want It Fixed - Fix It
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To: BenLurkin
Picture not loading. I tried loading it in a new window, and all I get is a blank page. Your links go to a form for Posting new thread to General/Chat.

Photo at this article link:

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Looks like a Jack Russell Terrier to me.

15 posted on 01/02/2025 12:23:43 PM PST by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: mass55th; BenLurkin

Cute pup!

Thanks, Mass55th!


16 posted on 01/02/2025 1:42:25 PM PST by Chicory
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To: Tallguy

I try to keep up but even I have a hard time sometimes. This one does have a beagle look to it but I would bet it acts nothing like a beagle. I’ve worked with a lot of breeds and this one is interesting.
As far as breed clubs going to the AKC that makes perfect sense. The AKC is a record keeping organization.


17 posted on 01/02/2025 7:33:00 PM PST by Varda
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