The Kooikerhondje puppies for sale are energetic, loyal, friendly and a good watchdog; they are also sensitive and do not like to be handled extensively.
Kooikerhondje puppies for sale
The puppies for sale are small spaniel dogs of Dutch ancestry which were originally used as working dogs and were good duck hunting dogs. The Kooikers were popular in the 17th and 18th centuries and appeared in the paintings of Rembrandt. The puppies for sale are now becoming popular in the United States and Scandinavia, but the breed is relatively unknown. The puppies for sale will be about16 inches high and weigh between 22-31 pounds. The ears are long and hang down close to the head. The tails are feathered and hang low off the backside of the dog. The coat is waterproof and does not require any clipping.
The coloring of the puppies for sale is primarily white and chestnut and very shiny with medium long fur and can be slightly wavy. Kooikers are smart, alert, active, agile, and benevolent.
They can be territorial and will bark at strangers. Usually the puppies for sale are good swimmers and adapt to different levels of exercise. Kooikers need to work and they enjoy obedience, fetching and agility tasks. The coats of the Kooikerhondjes puppies for sale are unique in that the coat takes a full two years to develop. By the time the dog reaches one year old the basic structure is developed.
Kooikers puppies for sale enjoy eating and have a tendency to add weight rather easily which means a bit more exercise for the dog and his master. The breed almost became extinct after World War II but was rescued when the Dutch Kennel Club recognized the dog officially. This breed of dog is still very much unknown in the United States and Canada. These puppies for sale are a wonderful and delightful family dog. It is a happy breed and very much self-assured and will be neither aggressive nor anti-social. Kooikers will become a good and loyal friend which will function well as a watchdog. The puppies for sale like to be around people and are very sensitive. They do not like too much handling and should not be expected to be good playmates for the children.
Constant and firm training is required for the Kooiker. Do not yell at the Kooiker as it will do absolutely no good for you or the dog. The breed responds well to positive reinforcement and food. Chewing is normal for the Kooiker and one would have to make sure that many good chew toys are available for the puppies for sale entertainment. Do not let the dog chew on old shoes as he will never know the difference between old shoes and new shoes and you may just create a problem for yourself. These are bright and active puppies for sale but destructive behavior is not out of the realm of possibility and is the result of boredom.
You will find these puppies for sale are very adept at understanding the owner’s body language and will respond accordingly. Keep all experiences with the dog as positive as possible and do not create within them any moments of fear as this will result in withdrawal on the part of the dog. Kooikerhondjes are not really noisy dogs and barking is usually just an attempt at attracting some attention from the owner.
Kooikerhondjes are known to carry some hereditary diseases and must be taken to the vet when anything out of the ordinary is noticed. The dogs have some eye problems and this needs to be watched by the vet. Some Kooikerhondjes develop a little bowleggedness. This is a hereditary problem and corrective surgery might be in need.
This dog is good for apartment living but must be walked for exercise. It is best to have a small fenced yard but that does not negate the need for a good brisk walk. They love to run outside and checkout all of the nooks in the yard. Energy is one of the dogs puppies for sale strong suits. Obedience training is a good idea for both the owner and the dog.
Kooikerhondjes puppies for sale are great little dogs, and while they will be a good and loyal friend they are not the type of dog to befriend your children.
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