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Kooikerhondje
dog breed
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Weight
10–15 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Origin
Pays-Bas
Coat
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Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Kooikerhondje, also called the Dutch Small Waterfowl Hunting Dog, is a medium-sized hunting dog of approximately 35 to 40 cm at the withers. It originates from the Netherlands.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (10–15 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for their wellbeing.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Kooikerhondje
Origins & history
A story told
A small dog of this breed is frequently depicted in the paintings of the Dutch painter Jan Steen (1625/1626-1679).
Physical
Breed standard
It is a dog resistant to cold and humidity, enthusiastic, which flushes and retrieves to perfection. It is gentle, little noisy, sociable, and attentive. The movements of its tail attract ducks out of their hiding places. It can live approximately thirteen years and needs exercise and regular coat maintenance.
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Kooikerhondje of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of kooikerhondje (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a kooikerhondje ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a kooikerhondje ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
171 g
per day · 651 kcal
86 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Kooikerhondje
Does the Kooikerhondje suit apartment living?+
How much exercise per day for a Kooikerhondje?+
What is the life expectancy of a Kooikerhondje?+
Is the Kooikerhondje good with children?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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