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  Kooikerhondje |
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| group: sporting |
height: 14-16"
/ 35-40 cm |
| types: |
weight: 19.84-30.86
lbs /
9-14 kg |
| colors: |
distinct
patches of clear orange-red color on white. orange-red
color should dominate. black and white, and tricolored
dogs are not preferred. white blaze on head and orange-red
cheeks are preferred. |
| physical traits: |
feathered tail |
| hair type: |
medium long, slightly
wavy or
straight, not curled and close fitting.
not too fine, well developed
undercoat
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personality/
temperament: |
friendly, even-tempered,
lively, cheerful, pleasant, good-natured, brave, not noisy,
alert, attentive, versatile, adaptable, bonds closely with
their family, dependent, likes to work, sensitive to harsh
words, not friendly on first meeting, reserved with strangers |
maintenance/
special needs:
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easy to train, exercise,
forceful loud training will have a negative impact on this
breed, little brushing, keep ears clean, trim excess hair
between toes |
| nicknames: |
Dutch Decoy Spaniel, Kooiker
Dog, Dutch Duck Hunter's Dog |
| origination: |
The Netherlands |
| bred for: |
bird flushing/retrieving |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
companion, gundog, retrieving,
luring ducks, watching the home, removing vermin, multi-purpose,
obedience and agility trials, other pets if they are raised
with them |
| good with kids? |
this is a sensitive breed
that can be touchy with loud, boisterous children |
| life expectancy: |
12-13 yrs yrs |
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| of interest: |
rescued from near obscurity
in the 1940s, officially recognized in 1966. dogs with this
look appear in paintings of old Dutch masters. love water,
excellent swimmers |
| health concerns: |
screen for epilepsy, myelopathy,
Von
Willebrand Disease, hereditary eye
disorders and luxation of the patellas |
| kennel clubs: |
fci-
(flushing dog breeds), ukc, saku, uk -(gun dog breed group) |
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