Family: Spaniel
Breed Group: Sporting
Origin: Netherlands
Date of Origin: 16th century
Originally used for: Tolling for ducks, hunting vermin
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s): Kooiker Hound, Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog, Dutch Decoy Dog, Kooiker Dog
History of the Breed: The Kooikerhondje was developed in the Netherlands in the sixteenth century to be a tolling or decoy dog as well
as a vermin hunter. They were primarily used to lure ducks into canals where hunters could catch them in traps. The breed almost became extinct
after World War II. The Baroness van Hardenbroek van Ammerstol is credited with saving the breed.
The Kooikerhondje was officially recognized
by the Dutch Kennel Club in 1971.
General Appearance: A small spaniel breed with an uplifted head that has a moderately domed and broad skull. The length of the skull is
about equal to the muzzle. The muzzle is not too deep, the nose is black, and the cheeks are colored. The eyes are dark brown and almond shaped.
The ears are medium sized, long and feathered with back tips (earrings) and hang close to the cheeks. The square body has a strong back, deep
chest with sufficient spring of ribs and a tail that is carried level with its back and well feathered with a white plume. The coat is
party-colored of medium length and well feathered, with close fitting straight hair and a well developed undercoat.
Height & Weight:
Height 14 - 16 inches
Weight 20 - 24 pounds.
Coat: Medium long, well feathered, with close fitting straight hair and well developed undercoat.
Color: Parti-colored, orange-red patches on white.
Grooming needs: Low, regular brushing is all that is needed.
Temperament of Breed: Friendly, alert, good natured and cheerful.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, with proper socialization
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: High, this breed loves activity and needs daily exercise
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: von Willebrand's disease, patellar luxation, epilepsy, cataracts, hereditary nectrotizing myelopathy
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12 to 14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: Not Ranked
First Registered by the AKC: Not Registered
Registries: DKC, FCI, KCF, KCC, UKC, ARBA, KCUSA, DKC, KCGB, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
ARBA -American Rare Breed Association
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
KCUSA -Kennel Club USA
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Kooikerhondje Club of the United States
Kooikerhondje Club of Canada
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