Kooikerhondje
Medium Size
Doesn't moult much
Not good for first time owners
This Dutch breed perfoms an unusual role in acting as a duck decoy for hunters. The Kooikerhondje lures ducks towards nets by waving his white plumed tail at them.
FACT SHEET
Duck hunters or those looking for a cheerful, friendly and quiet companion.
Anyone with boisterous children as the Kooikerhondje is likely to be wary and choose to retreat.
Kooiker Hound, Kooiker
None
Netherlands
Medium
Average size - could pick up if you had to in an emergency
Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.
Short and curly
Natural good looks, won't keep growing like a hedge.
Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok
13 years
No
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