Related breedChinese Crested Dog1500 to 1965 · ChinaKooikerhondje at a glance
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Appeared
- 1500 to 1966 (likely)
- Family
- Spaniel
- Type
- Flushing spaniel
- Size
- Small
- Life span
- 12 to 14 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 314
The name. Dutch kooiker ("duck-decoy keeper") + hondje ("little dog").
Same familyPapillon1500 to 1935 · France, BelgiumFamily and relatives
Same family: Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Clumber Spaniel, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, Field Spaniel
Same time, same continent
Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Bergamasco Shepherd, Cairn Terrier, English Setter, Lagotto Romagnolo
Place in time
The Kooikerhondje appears 1500 to 1966 (likely), in the Age of Exploration, when 87 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Kooikerhondje is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
