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From The 12 Dutch Dog Breeds, article by Nicole Cosgrove on Hepperdotcom.

Originally developed for luring ducks out of hiding and into range of waiting riflemen, the “small cager dog” has also appeared in famous paintings by Rembrandt. A small dog in the spaniel group, the Kooikerhondje is a cheerful and good-natured breed that is often seen to be well-behaved even without training. They are rapidly gaining popularity in the United States thanks to their affable personality.

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

As a kooikerhondje owner, I approve of this post :)

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