Verdraaid mooie Drenten

Drentsche patrijshonden, met zorg gefokt

Het oudste actieve fokprogramma voor Drenten in Noord-Amerika — fokken op gezondheid, karakter en veldwerk, sinds ons eerste nest in 2017.

Bekijk onze Drenten Pups

Sinds 2013 — met het ras Eerste nest — januari 2017 vWD — vrij van vWD AKC · FCI — honden met titels

The breed

One dog, four lives

The Drent is a true all-rounder: a close-working hunting dog that turns into a calm companion the moment the gun is put away.

Proven in the Field

A versatile hunter, pointing and retrieving, working close to the gun.

Great in the Home

The adult Drent is calm in the home and with other pets — although not so much when they are puppies!

Excel in the Ring

With proper training the Drent shows well, winning more than its share of Best of Show awards.

Versatile in Sports

Drents excel in scent work, hunt tests and rally — they love a job to do.

About

Breeding healthy Drents in the Bay Area

California Drents is not a volume breeder, but it is passionate about breeding for health. The Drent is a generally healthy breed, but there are recognized health issues to consider when making breeding choices. I don't compromise.

I will not use a dog with an orthopedic issue such as elbow dysplasia, and I will not choose a pairing that results in puppies affected with von Willebrand Disease. Breeders owe it to future generations of the breed to produce the healthiest pups possible.

Read my story

Marc GorelnikBreeder · California Drents

Our Drents

The dogs behind the program

Every dog is health tested before breeding: hips, elbows, eyes and DNA.

Rose

Viburnum Indy v.d. Nettelhorst JH

Smart, sassy and an "excellent breed example" according to the most recent Dutch judge to evaluate her.

Good hipsED normalvWD clearAKC Junior Hunter

Sam

California Drents' Yosemite CM2 CGC

The highest honoured Drent in North America — first with an AKC Certificate of Merit and an FCI International Championship.

FCI Int'l ChampionAKC CM2Belgian ChampionLuxembourg ChampionvWD Clear

Claire

Jazz Judy v.d. Kouterman

The first Drent in my life, from The Hague in 2013. Mother of the first two California Drents litters.

Excellent hipsED normalRetired

Puppies

Rose × Jelle — 2026

A planned litter of vWD-clear puppies. Families are selected with care: we look for a home that matches the energy and character of a Drent. Join the waiting list and tell us about your household.

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Health

No compromise on health

Every breeding dog is fully tested before a pairing is even considered. The results are published here — openly and in full.

Hip dysplasia (HD)OFA / FCI graded

Elbow dysplasia (ED)Normal required

Eyes (ECVO)Pre-breeding exam

von Willebrand DiseaseDNA — clear pairings

Pedigree & inbreedingPublished per litter