Kooikerhondje

(1626-1679) - During this time period the breed was developed to work in the duck decoys. The hunter would train his dog to lure the ducks into a "trap." While the hunter would hide behind a series of "blinds", he would signal his dog to walk along side the canal. Upon another signal from the hunter, the dog would then disappear behind the blinds. The quiet playful dog would "lure" the ducks deeper into the canal or "pipe" with this weaving behavior. The white bushy tail of the dog would attract the curiosity of the ducks.