Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Kooikerhondje
Key facts
| FCI group | 8. Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
Recognition features
- Orange-red patches on pure white with a clear blaze
- Black ear tips ("earrings")
- Well-feathered tail with a white plume, carried level with or above the back
Purpose
A small sporting and companion dog used in duck decoys to lure ducks; outside the season it deals with vermin.
History
In 1942 Baroness van Hardenbroek van Ammerstol began recreating the breed; the bitch Tommy, found on a farm in Friesland, became its foundation bitch. The Raad van Beheer adopted it as an interim breed in 1966 and recognised it officially in 1971. The dog is still used in duck decoys, luring ducks with its waving tail without hunting them.
Coat
Medium length, slightly wavy or straight and close-lying, soft, with a well-developed undercoat; moderate feathering on the forelegs, breeches on the hind legs. Distinct orange-red patches on white with a clear blaze on the head; black ear tips highly desirable.
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