Dog breed

Kooikerhondje

Origin: Netherlands

The Kooikerhondje is a small spaniel-type dog breed of Dutch ancestry that was originally used as a working dog, particularly in a decoy to lure ducks. The breed dates back to the 16th century and makes frequent appearances in paintings from the Dutch Golden Age.

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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kooikerhondje
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q38716

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