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![]() A two-year-old Kooikerhondje | |||||||||||||||||
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Origin | Netherlands | ||||||||||||||||
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Dog (domestic dog) |
The Kooikerhondje[a] 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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