I'm Danny G., the breeder behind Danube Kooikerhondjes located in Seattle, WA. My goal is to produce healthy, stable, & versatile companions that excel in sports & the show ring.
Health, temperament, and structure will always be our priority. I am passionate about breed education!
You can follow us on FB or IG - danubekooikers.
Q. & A. with Danny
Why did you start breeding?
My passion for the Kooikerhondje began as a young child browsing through dog breed books. I stumbled upon a beautiful little dog that I couldn't even pronounce. It wasn't until 2013 that I realized my dream of a Kooiker could come true! I did a ton of thorough research, browsed breeder websites, and finally got in contact with a wonderful breeder in Sweden for my (hopeful) foundation female.
What makes your program special?
We are committed to the preservation of the Kooikerhondje breed through careful pedigree and health matches to ensure genetic diversity while maintaining breed type and sound temperament. We are truthful about every aspect of the breed. The breed is not for everyone (they're not little goldens or larger cavaliers) and we want to make sure they'll be a perfect match for you and your family!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Artemis
Went home
Female
Amadeus
Went home
Male
Adagio
Went home
Male
Aztec
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Danny
Danny has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The average price range for a kooiker puppy in the US is $2500-4000 regardless of pet/show/performance homes.
Our puppies are priced right between that range.”
Contract & health guarantee
Danny may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Danny offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Danny directly.
Danube Kooikerhondjes meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Kermit, mom
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
About Kermit
Kermit is not a flashy show dog, but her temperament cannot be beat- she is great in new environments, happily and gently meeting strangers. She loves attention and cuddles of any kind, and for fun she enjoys going boating and playing with her kitty siblings.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +3 more.
Merlin, dad
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
About Merlin
Merlin is a magical boy! He is confident, adventurous, and has the "it" factor. Since finishing his AKC Championship, we are now focusing on performance events like agility, scentwork, and rally if he enjoys it. We plan to finish his GCH.
He earned an Owner-Handled Best in Show at the 2025 Kooiker National Specialty!
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +3 more.
Astrid, mom
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
About Astrid
Astrid is a female Nederlandse Kooikerhondje over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Danny decided to make her part of their program. Danny has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Danube Kooikerhondjes reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Hereditary Necrotizing Myelopathy (ENM), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).