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Kooikerhondje dog breed
The Kooikerhondje or "Kooiker Hound", is a small
spaniel-type breed of dog of Dutch ancestry that was originally used as a
working dog, particularly in duck hunting and tolling. Kooikers were popular in
the 17th and 18th century and appeared in the paintings of Rembrandt and Jan
Steen. The breed is rapidly gaining popularity in the United States and Canada,
where it is still relatively unknown.
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Kooikerhondje dog breed
A two-year-old "Kooikerhondje".
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| Alternative names |
Kooiker Hound - Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog
Dutch Decoy Dog - Kooiker Dog - Kooikerhundje |
| Country of origin |
| The Netherlands |
| Common nicknames |
| Kooiker |
| Classification and breed standards |
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FCI: |
Group 8 Section 2 #314 |
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AKC: |
Sporting (FSS) |
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The AKC
Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording service for
purebred dogs that are not yet eligible for AKC registration. |
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KC (UK): |
Gundog |
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UKC: |
Gun Dog |
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Information about
Kooikerhondje dog breed
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Appearance
An adult KooikerThese dogs are around 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16 inches) high at the
withers with a nearly square body that is slightly longer than their height at
the shoulders. Kooikerhondjes should weigh 9 to 11 kg (20-24 pounds). They have
long, hanging ears with wispy tips (called earrings) that are set close to the
head and upright, feathered tails. For show dogs, black ear tips and white tails
are preferred. Tri-coloration occurs, but is not a recognized variation.
They have shiny bicoloured coats, often predominantly white and chestnut. The
fur is medium long and either slightly wavy or straight. The breed has a
waterproof coat that does not require clipping, with a well-developed undercoat.
Temperament
Kooikers are intelligent, alert, active, agile dogs, generally with a benevolent
nature. However, they can be extremely territorial and will bark at strangers.
They are usually good swimmers and can generally adapt to different levels of
exercise.
Health
Kooikers have good appetites and a tendency to put on weight easily. They have a
relatively small genetic base, so hereditary diseases are somewhat prevalent.
These include:
von Willebrand's disease A blood clotting disorder
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Epilepsy
Hereditary Nectrotizing Myelopathy A degenerative disease similar to Multiple
sclerosis
A kooikerhondje
History
The Kooikerhondje was developed in the Netherlands around the sixteenth century
to be a tolling breed. They were used to lure and drive ducks into koois (canals
with traps at the ends), where the hunter could easily catch the fowl. The breed
almost became extinct after World War II until Baroness van Hardenbroek van
Ammerstol rescued it. The breed was only officially recognised by the Dutch
Kennel Club in 1971 and has since been imported into other countries and
recognised officially although the breed is still relatively unknown in North
America and not yet recognized as a breed in the USA or Canada, although it has
been accepted into the AKC's FSS program. In the United States, both the UKC and
ARBA recognize the breed.
References
http://www3.sympatico.ca/dianelumsden/Kooiker/Health.html Kooikerhondje Club of
Canada: Kooikerhondje Breed Health
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