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.
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Also known as Kooiker, Dutch Decoy Spaniel, Dutch Spaniel
Origin
- Country
- Netherlands
- Era
- 16th century
Group
- Sporting
Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Size
- Height
- Male 38–41 cm · Female 36–39 cm
- Weight
- 10–15 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- white with orange-red patches
Traits
- alert, cheerful, intelligent, watchful, reserved with strangers