![]() Interesting to read about Outcross program initiated for Kooikerhondjes with the first outcross to the Working Cocker Spaniel with discussions about other crosses including the Poodle and Brittany as some of the most popular suggested breeds to be used. 'The Kooikerhondje (Dutch for "Duck catcher's small dog") is a small spaniel-type breed of dog of Dutch ancestry that was originally used as a working dog, particularly in an eendenkooi (duck decoy) to lure ducks. Kooikers were popular in the 17th and 18th century and appear in the paintings of Rembrandt and Jan Steen. The breed is gaining popularity in the United States, Canada and Scandinavia, where it is still relatively unknown.' (souce wikepedia)
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Lynn Hine
2/15/2022 01:59:10 am
Very interesting!
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Jane
2/16/2022 12:55:33 pm
I did consider this breed as a potential cross but, was told they could be a bit aloof. They have such a small gene pool (hence the Dutch breed club looking at crossing) and as you said, "breeders are incredibly protective" which is going to be the death knell for lots of breeds. The problem with breed clubs is the speed with how they progress, to much talking about what to do, rather than doing. It seems they have had a few years of discussing this and so far it looks like only one litter on the ground. I understand the Working Cocker cross as the first step, as the cocker will be a far easier breed to bring in because they are numerous and within the working dog community crossing is not so looked down on. You have to be careful on what type, probably trialing types, as they are not so heavy in type but, can be more hypo in drive. Also that they have good eye anatomy and not to jowly. Shame because I think the Brittany would offer a good cross with maybe a line to the Miniature Poodle to bring back the size and stop to much loosening around eyes and muzzle. I have remarked a few times on some of my dogs looking a bit Kooikerhondje. One of the hardest things for them will be finding the genetics to bring in from other breeds as the breed protection drawbridges are drawn up. Which we have seen with the Norway judgement on Cavalier and Bulldogs. Let's hope once the dust settles that some breeders can reflect, look at the science, look at the dog and realise things have got to change or else they will lose their breed.
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kathy
2/15/2022 08:15:10 am
Hi Jane , re the dutch spaniel - by friend has one and I am sure she would be happy to discuss the pluses and minuses of having one! And problems getting one - I am not sure if you have my number - if not please send an email
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Jane
2/15/2022 11:22:12 am
Hello Kathy, I remember you telling me your friend has one. Not interested in getting one, just interested to hear that they have started a crossbreed project and the breeds they are looking at using.
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