History of the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Discover the fascinating history of the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, a Dutch breed with a unique role in duck trapping.
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The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is a small spaniel-type breed of dog of Dutch ancestry that was originally used as a working dog, particularly in an eendenkooi to lure ducks. Kooikers were popular in the 17th and 18th century and appeared in the paintings of Rembrandt and Jan Steen.
Discover the fascinating history of the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, a Dutch breed with a unique role in duck trapping.
Kimberley Layman is the breeder behind Dreamcatcher Kooikerhondjes. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, the sires, the dams, and more!
Ann Knoop-Siderius is the breeder behind Kooikerhondjes van den Iserman Hoeve. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, the champions, and more!
Sheryl Fuller is the breeder behind Waterbound Kooikerhondje. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, the sires, the dams, the puppies, and more!
Interview with Liz Barshack, handler of “Senna,” the 2022 AKC Agility Invitational Winner in the 16″ height category.
Insights from an Owner Handler, Hailey Perkins. Read about her opinions on various topics about dog handling in the modern show ring.
Show Grooming a Kooiker | Before jumping into the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje grooming world, we should mention our background in grooming.
Dan Sayers is the Editor-in-Chief of SHOWSIGHT digital and print publications. He received a B.S. from Drexel University where he studied interior architectural design. His professional career has allowed him to develop his planning, problem-solving, and project management skills, which were employed in the office, educational, and financial sectors. While working as a project manager, he earned a Graphic Design Certificate from the University of the Arts and began creating ads for many of America’s top-winning show dogs. Through this work, Dan became Editor-in-Chief of the nation’s first online-only dog show publication. His current role expands on this experience and broadly extends to cover the sport of dogs in Companion and Performance events as well as all aspects of Conformation.
Dan is a long-time member of the Irish Water Spaniel Club of America and is the organization’s current AKC Delegate and Archivist/Historian, as well as a club-approved Breed Mentor. From 2000-2010, he was the club’s AKC Gazette Columnist. He breeds Irish Water Spaniels under the Quiet Storm prefix and has judged the IWSCA National Specialty Sweepstakes twice. Dan is a member of the Morris and Essex Kennel Club as well as the Dog Writers Association of America, which recognized his illustrations in the award-winning canine compendium, the Encyclopedia of K-9 Terminology.
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