Danish–Swedish Farmdog (Swedish: Dansk–svensk gårdshund, Danish: Dansk–svensk gårdhund), historically known as the Danish Pinscher,[1] is a breed of dog that has its origin in Denmark and southern Sweden, but has become popular all over Scandinavia, serving as a multi-purpose dog breed.
[3] The breed's population declined in the 1870s, as industrialization in Denmark led to their purpose becoming largely obsolete.
[3] The Danish Kennel Club and the Swedish Kennel Club collaborated in saving the breed from extinction,[3] and the Danish–Swedish Farmdog became a recognized breed in Denmark and Sweden in 1987.
In January 2011, the American Kennel Club (AKC) added the breed to its Foundation Stock Service.
[1][5] The FCI standard[6] says that a Danish–Swedish Farmdog should be 30–39 centimeters in height with a compact body.