FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE
Secretariat Général: 14 Rue Léopold II, 6530 THUI (Belgique)
Breedstandard of the Dutch Kooikerhondje
Introduction
Land of origin
The Netherlands
Use
This little spaniel which worked formerly and in some cases is still working so succesfully in duck decoys is a true sporting dog. It is harmoniously built with a shiny coat, nice colour, beautiful feathering and a cheerful character.
Classification F.C.I.
Group 8, section 2, flushing dogs
Short historical survey
This Dutch breed is now officially recognized. The interim standard was approved by The Dutch Kennelclub on June 18, 1966. As she had already done with numerous other breeds, Baroness van Hardenbroek added another jewel to the Dutch breeds. Good quality specimens in sufficient number are now being bred; the annual kooikerhondje meeting played an important part in the current position of this breed.
Characteristics of the Kooikerhondje
General appearance
Agile particoloured dog with a nearly square body, the lenght slightly more than the height at shoulder. Nice feathered tale and an uplifted head. Lenght of the skull about equal to the muzzle.
Temperament
Cheerful, not noisy, very dependent on its domestic environment, friendly, good natured and alert.
Head
| Skull: |
sufficiently broad, moderately curved. |
| Stop: |
clear, but not too deep. |
| Nose: |
black. |
| Muzzle: |
not too deep in profile. |
| Lips: |
not overhanging. |
| Cheekbones: |
properly filled. |
| Pattern: |
preferably blaze, coloured cheeks. |
| Eyes: |
almond shaped, dark brown with a friendly alert expression. |
| Ears: |
medium sized, set on just above the line from the point of the nose to the corner of the eye; no white; hanging close to the cheeks. Long feathered, black tips (earrings) are preferred. |
| Teeth: |
the standardbite is scissors, pincer bite is admitted. |
Neck
Straight and well muscled.
Brisket
| Back: |
strong. |
| Chest: |
Deep with sufficient spring of ribs. |
| Tale: |
Carried on level with back or slightly above; not curled. Well feathered with a white plume, the last vertebra reaching the hock. |
Legs and feet
| Forelegs: |
Straight and not too heavily feathered. |
| Hindquarters: |
Breeches long feathering; no feathering below the hock; the tarsal joint sufficiently angulated. |
| Feet: |
Small, with toes close; covered with short hair. |
Gait/Movement
Should be flowing and springy, not stepping.
Growth of hair
Medium long, with a slight wave or straight; no curls and close fitting. Hair not too fine, well developed undercoat, easily kept.
Colour
Distinct and clear orange-red patches on white. Colour should dominate. Black and white, and three-coloured dogs are not admitted.
Height
At shoulder from about: 35-40 centimetres.
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
Approved by the Dutch Kennelclub on May 15 1971.
Modification approved by the F.C.I. on March 10 1989.
Revised version fixed for September 24 1991 and dated on October 8 1991.
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