Has anyone ever seen or even heard of the dog breed called kooikerhondje? I think they're the next big thing.

Answer 1

There are two kooikerhondje breed clubs in the UK..I can't find one in USA.. Lovely dogs!

Answer 2

A kooikerhondje is a small dutch waterfowl dog. I do not believe that they are the next big thing. They are actually fairly rare. They are typically between 14-16 inches high and weigh between 20 and 40 pounds.
The Kooikerhondje is an old Dutch race bred to lure ducks into traps. The Kooikerhondje can be seen in paintings from the 16th and 17th century, but didn't become an official, recognized race until June 18, 1966. Unfortunately, by the end of World War II, when dwindling duck stocks left the Kooikerhondje out of a job, the breed almost became extinct. In all it is thought only 25 Kooikerhondjes were left in existence. In 1939 Baroness Van Hardenbroek van Ammerstol decided to resurrect the little Kooikerhondje. The Baroness lived alone in a very big mansion and was dedicated to her dogs. She was quite an eccentric woman and had her dogs join her for dinner. Each dog sat at her table in it¹s own chair. During WW2 the baroness helped many allied pilots to flee the Germans and used her dogs to guide the men through the woods to the Belgian border. The Baroness was also involved in the rescue of several other Dutch breeds (the Keeshond and the Drentse Patrijshond). In order to rebuild the Kooikerhondje, the Baroness prepared a detailed description of the ideal dog and asked traveling salesmen to look for a dog that fit those criteria. At long last, the her efforts were rewarded when word came back of a ***** named Tommie on a farm in the northern province called Friesland The Baroness went to Friesland, and was delighted to discover that Tommie did indeed fit the description. Fortunately, the farmer, who would not sell Tommie, agreed to lend her to the Baroness for breeding. Tommie was taken to the Baroness's home in Geldrop and the Baroness began her searched for a fitting dog to mate her to. Eventually, she found a suitable dog named Bobbie and he sired Tommie`s first litter. The only surviving pup from that litter was a male and the Baroness named him Bernhard van Walhalla (van Walhalla was the kennel¹s name). In 1943 Tommie had her second litter from a new dog- named Bennie. This litter consisted of 4 bitches, which were named after Tommie and after the little princesses of the Netherlands: Trix, Irene, Margrietje and Tommie 2. (This was quite audacious of the Baroness, since in 1943 the Netherlands were occupied by Nazi-Germany and any reference to the royal family was absolutely forbidden.) The Baroness, as before, searched for suitable males to breed to these bitches and found them mostly on farms and with private families. Tommie was returned to the farm in Friesland when she became too old to have another litter. There she lived out her life until sadly, a harvester accidentally killed her. Eventually, other people became interested in breeding the Kooikerhondje. Using Tommie`s offspring, mongrels who fit the description as well as two dogs of decoyman Bosma they created their perfect dog. In 1966 the raad van Beheer (the Dutch institute that decides whether a breed can become officially recognized or not), decided that a provisional register could be installed. The dogs that passed the judging could be admitted to the register. Nico, great grandson of Margrietje, was the first Kooikerhondje to be admitted to the provisional register and can be found in almost every modern Kooikerhondje`s pedigree. By December 20, 1971, when the Kooikerhondje received its final recognition, a sufficient gene pool had been established. From that moment on no unregistered dogs were allowed to participate in the breeding program.

Answer 3

Named for a Dutch duck hunting technique, they are seldom seen outside the Netherlands, where they are kept as a companion dog. They are a medium sized dog much like a small setter or spaniel in appearance, especially with their bushy tail which they use to lure wild ducks so they can be banded. Kooikerhondjes are cheerful and easy to manage and are affectionate with their owners, making them a good hunter's companion or a delightful family dog. Some historian mentioned the Kooiker as possibly playing a part in the development of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

Other Names: Kooiker Dog, Dutch Decoy Spaniel

Height: 14 - 16 inches.
Weight: 20 - 24 lbs.

They sound like great little dogs, above is a copy of a website about them from puppydogweb.com

Answer 4

yes , they are from the netherlands

here are some pics
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http://images.google.de/images?hl=de&q=Kooikerhondje&sa=N&tab=wi

Answer 5

Never heard of them, but i looked at the pictures, whata pretty dog....