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| Taken from the Dutch Kooikerhondje Clubs Breeding rules
Characteristics: The little spaniel that worked formerly and still is working successfully in duck decoys is a true sporting dog with a lively temperament. It is harmoniosly built. Its coat is shiny, nicely colored and well feathered. |
| Classification F.C.I.: Group 8, Section 2 (flushing dog)
General Appearance: Agile parti-colored dog with a nearly squarebody. It has a well feathered tail and an uplifted head. Important proportions: The length is slightly more than the heightat shoulder. Length of the skull about equal to muzzle. Temperament: Cheerful, not noisy, easily kept, very dependent on its domestic environment, friendly, good natured and alert. |
| Head Skull: Sufficienty broad, moderately domed Stop: Clear, bu not too deep Nose: Black Muzzle: Not too deep in profile Lips: Not overhanging Cheekbones: Well filled Pattern: A blaze is preferred; coloried cheeks Eyes: Almond shaped, deep 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 standard bite is scissors, pincer bite admitted. Neck: Straight and well muscled |
| Body
Back: Strong Brisket: Deep with sufficient spring of rib Tail: Carried on level with the back or slightly above, not curled Height: At shoulder from about 14-16 inches Weight: 20 to 25 pounds Legs and Feet Forelegs: Straight and not too heavily feathered Hindquarters: Breeches long feathered: No feathering below the hock; the tarsal joint sufficietly angulated Feet: Small, with toes close; covered with short hair Coat Hair: Medium long, with a slight wave or straight; no curls and close fitting. Hair not too fine, well developed undercoat Color: Distinct and clear orange and patches on white. Color should be dominant. Black and white and three colored dogs are not permitted . Gait/Movement: Should be flowing and springy, not stepping . Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended in the scrotum. |
| Kooikerhondje Breed Standard |
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