Drentsche Patrijshond

In the 16th century the breed originated from the Spaniels which accompanied the Spanish army up through France to the Netherlands. In the Netherlands the dogs came to be known as Partridge dogs of the province Drenthe. Partly due to the geographic isolation of the Province, these dogs were not mixed with foreign breeds as was done elsewhere. The rural Province of Drenthe was unusual, in that it allowed "even" the common gentry the right to hunt.