Kooikerhondje: Coat Color And Grooming

The thick, medium-length Kooiker coat is straight or has a slight wave. The color ranges from orange to deep chestnut red on a white background. On the ears are black tips known as earrings. Light feathering adorns the legs, and the predominantly white tail is well feathered.

A good brushing every week--more often during shedding season--should keep your Kooiker's coat in good condition. The coat is naturally waterproof, and will stay fairly clean on its own. Give your Kooiker a bath only if he's gotten into something smelly, as bathing can actually interfere with the coat's dirt-repelling powers.

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