Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is a lively and agile duck hunter from the Netherlands, easily recognized by its orange-red patches and distinctive black-tipped 'earrings'. These intelligent dogs are devoted to their families and possess a sensitive, alert nature that makes them excellent companions for active households. Historically used to lure ducks into traps, they remain energetic workers who thrive on mental stimulation and physical activity.
Size
Medium
Weight
9–14 kg
Height
38–43 cm
Lifespan
12–15 years
Characteristics
Energy Level
Grooming
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Compatibility
✓
Kids
✓
Other Dogs
✗
Strangers
✓
Apartments
✓
First-time Owners
Common Health Issues
- • von Willebrand's Disease
- • Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy
- • Patellar Luxation
- • Eye Problems