Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Also called Dutch Decoy Spaniel, Dutch Spaniel and Kooiker
- Great with kids
The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in the Netherlands for duck hunting. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 22–33 lb (10–15 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 14–16 in (36–41 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Netherlands (16th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Cheerful
Intelligent
Reserved with strangers
Watchful
Coat colours
White with orange-red patches
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 22–33 lb (10–15 kg) | 22–33 lb (10–15 kg) |
| Height | 15–16 in (38–41 cm) | 14–15 in (36–39 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Standard of the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Kooikerhondje - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Kooiker - Complete Breed Guide (opens in a new tab)
- Kooikerhondje Dog Breed Information - Vetstreet (opens in a new tab)
- Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
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