Taga’s Weika, Lady Elsinore “Elsie”
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Uultje-Remy Lyske “Rembrandt”
Sire: Uultje-Remy Lyske “Rembrandt”
D.O.B. – March 21, 2004
Owner: Robin Fields, Weston, MA
Uultje-Remy Lyske V. Doralyteira AKC Reg. No.: SR36049601 Birth date: 21 March 2004
Father: Rakker NHSB 2343473
Father: Heer William V. D. Kooikerexpres NHSB 2124761
Father:
Lester V. H. Gemeijnt
NHSB BIJL G-2-1981602
Mother: Soraya Emma V. D. Kooikerexpres NHSB 1934678
Mother: Wenda V. D. Ukkesteyn NHSB 2065311
Father:
Kees V. D. Ukkesteyn
NHSB 1863181
Mother: Evelien V. D. Ukkesteyn NHSB BIJL G-2-1616172
Mother: Lyske-Dora NHSB 2271232
Father: Nyarr Scooter Urjette V. Muskyteira G-2-2065320
Father: Jimmy NHSB BIJL G-1-1666331
Mother: Urjette Coranne V. Muskyteira NHSB BIJL G-2-1555267
Mother: Nefoko’s Dora Eliez G-2-1989870
Father: Wolf Uit ’T Wilgenbosch NHSB BIJL G-2-1815147
Mother: Eliez Verys V. Almari NHSB BIJL G-1-1806472
“Remy” was bred in Friesland Province (the origin of Kooikers) in The Netherlands. He belongs to Robin Fields, who lives in Boston . Remy is a beautiful representation of the breed standard and has many Dutch champions in his Kooiker pedigree. His long, black feathered earrings, strong frame and good temperament suggested he would be a good match with Elsie. We researched their lineage and genetics, and decided to breed over Thanksgiving ‘07. The puppies arrived Jan. 21, 2008.
Notes from the family of Baptista/Elby, upper state New York
8 weeks/2 months
Elby's photo album
Well it’s been a fast week and he seems to be adjusting just fine. He’s doing quite well at potty training and is starting to show his true colors, quite an adventurer. He would like to play with the cat but the cat isn’t quite ready yet, right now he’s trying to help type. He launches himself off the couch like a retriever and managed stairs by his third day. He does extremely well in his crate but didn’t like being left in the kitchen . . . and howled all night, a tip from my son who has dogs said to put him in his crate in our bedroom and he was great, sleeps from 11 to 6 without a peep, amazing. . . . Our son and daughter-in-law came over with our youngest grandson, Case, and they had a great time. The dog was really good with him, very patient.
4.5 months
He is growing into quite the brash teenager. He loves the car and travels very well. . . . His coat is becoming quite remarkable, as much of the white he had as a puppy is becoming very freckled, quite attractive. He truly loves life, respects the cat (actually, he quite often runs the other way) I think there might have been an altercation when he was younger. He is enjoying the lake now that it is warming up a little but doesn’t like for his feet to leave the bottom yet. I’m sure once we’re all swimming this summer he’ll join in, mostly because he hates not to be included!
He goes to a pond near work most nice days for lunch and loves the social life, quite a chick magnet (ah to be 40 years younger). Everyone loves his “bunny” fur. Interesting to watch him and the ducks, there must be something to his heritage, the ducks are fascinated with him and he doesn’t bark.
14.5 months
I have to say that by and large he is everything we expected. The pros are he travels great, loves his crate, seldom barks unless he feels threatened and chases his rubber balls like a demon possessed. The cons are he is quite reserved and timid and takes a while to warm up to adults although he loves kids. He gets along with most other dogs at the parks but seems somewhat aloof with them also and would rather play with his ball which is OK by me.
He just went to the vets for his yearly checkup and she said everything was fine with him, he seems to be a healthy, happy dog . . . he gets a tremor in his front legs sometimes (something to do with the ligaments) and his front feet are still splayed out as they were when he was a puppy, neither of which should be a physical problem for him. . . .
In the end we feel he’s just the right dog for us and couldn’t be happier.
1 year 9 months
Its been a while so I thought I would drop a line to let you know how Elby’s summer went. He seemed to come of age a bit this summer and once the water warmed up he started to really enjoy it, not to the degree of a retriever but as long as he was after one of his balls there was no end to where he would go. . . . It’s a joy to watch his enthusiasm for life. We took a few weeks and went to the outer banks, NC where he loved the beach and the sand but was not fond of the salt water at all. He’s such a great traveler and we’ll be headed to Va for thanksgiving with some of the kids and grand kids. He has a healthy respect for adults but loves kids unconditionally, I think he thinks they all come with rubber balls to play with him. After that, home for Christmas with all 6 children, spouses, grandchildren and relatives. Really looking forward to it and Elby loves all the excitement, then we will be traveling back to Florida for RR and relief from the winter cold.
Harley is doing GREAT. He did great on the flight home and made himself at home right away. He’s a perfect addition. We went to the vet today and got great marks. He’s weighing in at 14.7 lbs. He’s liking his two pack mates, Jack and Kep, but they are not 100% in love with him right now. In time I expect it to improve and Harley is not taken aback at all by dominance. He continues to try and play with them. I’m quite impressed.
We will keep you posted, but I wanted to thank you again. He’s in a fantastic home and he will be very much loved. I appreciate all your work and careful breeding.
Also 3 months
He’s quite at home and has a great time barking at Jack. He weighs 17.5 lbs as of today. He’s not at all shy – actually quite persistent and strong willed.
So . . . strong willed . . . he is VERY persistent and if doesn’t want to do something he makes that perfectly clear. It’s interesting. He has had to be put in “time out” a few times in puppy play class for barking at other dogs if they won’t play with him. Funny.
Anyway . . . it’s all good and he’s getting along well and seems to love other dogs as well as people. As of Monday he was 17.9 lbs.
1.5 years
Harley is doing great. He probably weighed about 33 lbs at a year and now is about 42 lbs and cute as a button. He’s very silly and sleeps most of the time on his back with his feet up in the air. He burps after every meal and even sometimes when he hasn’t eaten. He loves to play fetch and has become quite good at it. He’s also quite the swimmer and does big leaps into the pool. He’s a real love bug and just a great overall dog that is starting to grow up into a fine adult. He’s a fantastic addition to the family!
We’re looking into starting flyball as Harley has a ton of energy and I’m guessing would be great at it. All in all we’re great, happy and very healthy.
From the home of Brannigan, living in Massachusetts
Brannigan's photo album
4 months
Brannigan is growing so quickly! He got his rabies shot last week at 17 weeks and weighed in at 21 pounds – it seems like I have to let his collar out every week.
Brannigan is always happy and loves to play with people and other dogs. I’ve been taking Remy and him for walks together several times a week and it’s been interesting to watch their relationship evolve. Brannigan tries so hard to emulate the things that Remy does, such as chasing birds and marking trees. Remy has grown more tolerant, but still occasionally disciplines Brannigan. . . .
8 months
This evening I took a walk in the rain with an enchanting couple and their delightful little girls. They were interested in acquiring a Kooiker puppy and wanted to know about the breed. I brought my little angel and extolled the virtues of the breed. Had I remembered, I would have told the tale of the ancient hound that saved Prince William of Orange.
All this puffery was obviously too much for Brannigan. I now show you the true character of the Kooiker. Be forewarned.
Beni is doing wonderfully – very sweet, very active and growing by the second. He has changed the dynamics of our house, that is for sure!
1 year
Beni's photo album
Since it’s his one year birthday, we decided to celebrate a bit. And this included party hats and a couple of treats for the Ben-dog. Well here’s to one year!
1 year, 4 months
When Beni was about four months old, my sister, nieces and I took him to the beach and he had a great time. He visited everyone and people could not resist asking about him and the breed. One woman could not stop looking at him and told me he had “soulful eyes” and I was certain she was going to dognap our puppy. She was right – Benvolio aka “Romeo’s Best Friend”, is soulful. He is sensitive and attuned to our family; eager to please and therefore, quite trainable.
He loves to be outside with someone as well as to run but understands when he needs to be leashed and sits (somewhat) patiently for it. If he sees another dog he wants to go visit and play but is learning to be both a bit more cautious as well as protective. Of course, he has a strong sniff sense and makes marks as a male would.
Our house has been filled with teenagers, who he loves, especially our son who handles him like no one else. Beni wrestles with him, lets him pick him up and “talks” with him. He loves to tug and chase and also plays a sort of “hide and seek”.
Bianca is doing very well. She and Ochie are best of buds now. This afternoon I found them sleeping in a patch of sunshine on the kitchen floor, Bianca cuddled right up next to Ochie. I went for the camera but of course they figured I was off on an adventure and got up to be in on the action. . . .
I am so glad that Bianca has joined the family. She most noticeably seems to be relieving much of Ochie’s separation anxiety. In addition she is a true little sweetie and we are bonding very well.
When my friend Jill comes back from the cabin up north I will have her take a picture of my little family . . . it would be cool to include Saffie and Corey the cats, but I suppose getting that many “children” posed at once might prove to be impossible!
4 months
She is growing quickly and endlessly keeps Ochie occupied. She is fitting into our family so well . . . in fact she is quite sure she is the queen of the household!
1 year 4 months
Here is just a bit of an update on Bianca. Bianca is definitely the alpha female of the family. She dominates Ochie, bosses him around, chews on him, pushes him aside when loves are being given out, etc. And the funny thing is that Ochie puts up with it all! Also, her energy NEVER runs out! She is ready to go any time of the day or night at the drop of a hat!
The back yard is Bianca’s favorite place. She races out the doggie door and makes a circuit around the perimeter of the yard at top speed, tail flying and ears pushed back in the wind. If I am at the computer and she wants me to “notice” her, she bugs me until I ask her if she wants me to watch her at which she zooms out the door. She reminds me of a kid that says “Mommy, watch me!” I tell her what a good girl she is and how pretty she is and watch her for a few minutes. That makes her completely happy and I can go back to writing or checking e-mail . . . for awhile!
Took Rookie in for his check up today! He is a very healthy 43 pound dog. He has ear infections in both ears. The vet packed his ears with medicine that will last for about 3 weeks. That way we don’t have to give him pills twice a day. Modern medicine, gotta love it.
Rookie is still very active and loves his walks, where he chases the squirrels and rabbits. Rookie isn’t much into hunting. He is still very afraid of the gun noise. As a matter of fact he is afraid of all loud noises, clapping, bubble wrap, air compressors, clapping, trumpets, sometimes even ice cubes falling out of their trays. When we are able to go to our cabin he stays inside tucked safely in a farthest corner of the cabin, unless there is a chance that he can go for a ride on the four wheeler. He loves to ride in/on anything with four wheels.
Rookie is the goofiest dog we have ever owned, we just love his personality and all his quirks.
- Amy
10.5 months
It’s . . . hunting season, Larry has taken Rookie down to our cabin twice. The first time . . . he had a blast running after jack rabbits and goats. The second time he went down, with actual guns going off, he preferred hunting the cabin!! Not too happy with the noise. . . . We are working with him with his noise phobias. . . . We take him on 2 walks a day, more like we walk he runs around looking for squirrels and rabbits.
- Amy
7 months
Rookie weighs 37 lbs 18.5″ (h) 43″ (l) Shows no signs of slowing down. He enjoys evenings swimming at the lake playing fetch with sticks and catching bugs on the water. It has taken some time for him to adapt to the Texas heat but looks for water at every chance to cool off in. He plays well with kids and other dogs. He likes going on walks and hikes especially when he is able to run free. He is very attentive and minds well for a 6 month old pup. He is loved by the girls on our daughters’ softball teams. He helps set up fields and makes sure the dirt is ready to play on prior to games and practices.
6 months
We had a little scare with him on Saturday evening. It appears that he had a seizure. We took him to an emergency vet . . . Rookie is on 3 different medications and is doing very well. He actually was back to normal on Sunday. . . . Just got a call from the vet. His tests came back clear. . . . WHEW!!! (Note: At one year and nine months, Rookie continues to be a healthy dog. He hasn’t had any subsequent seizures and the cause of the first remains unclear.)
4 months
He is growing by leaps and bounds. He is up to 25 lbs. I don’t see him slowing down anytime soon. He has such a sweet personality. He makes friends where ever we go. We went to a dog park in Fort Worth a couple of weekends ago. . . . He did really good with all the different types of dogs.
3 months
This past weekend . . . we found a river and took Rookie down to see what he thought. Before we knew it, he was in the water sticking his nose in and blowing bubbles. We started throwing sticks in the water and he would go out to retrieve. By the end of the day, he was running and jumping in the water to retrieve sticks. . . . Everyone just loves him and we get a ton of questions about him. Most people can’t believe how calm of a puppy he is.
2 months
He LOVES being outdoors and eating leaves. The bigger the better. . . . Walks are still a work in progress, we usually end up carrying him half way. He loves being carried with his paws on you shoulders and his head next to you neck. Just too sweet!! He gives love bites to the top of you ears.
The great pleasure of a dog is that you make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, he will make a fool of himself too.
– Samuel Butler
Personally, I would not give a fig for any man's religion whose horse, cat and dog do not feel its benefits. Life in any form is our perpetual responsibility.
- S. Parkes Cadman
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.
- Groucho Marx
To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.
- Aldous Huxley
Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring—it was peace.
- Milan Kundera
Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.
