I'm the breeder behind Kooikerhondjes Van Fogelsangh located in Ogden, IL. Our mission is to breed the very best dogs that we can, to raise them with love, and to select their future homes with careful attention.
About Lucinda
My family is from the Netherlands, like the Kooikerhondje! I am a mother of young children and it is extremely important to me that our dogs are well socialized. We do compete in various AKC events, but first a foremost the Kooikerhondje is a part of our family. Personally, I am very active in the AKC parent breed club and currently serve as the Vice President. I have strong ties to Dutch club.
What makes Lucinda’s program special
Our ties to the home country of the breed set us apart. We have helped many of the breeders across the US import quality dogs to start their breeding programs with and support breeding for temperament. Our dogs are all health tested and have earned their Canine Good Citizen title before they are considered for breeding. We are passionate about the breed; with a conversation that becomes obvious.
Lucinda is a member of 2 clubs
DTCCU, Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Club of the USA
Lucinda’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit
Lucinda 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $3,000 - $3,500 and include a deposit of $500.
“The price includes AKC registration, up-to-date vaccinations and deworming, micro-chip and a $500 non-refundable deposit. A $500 deposit is required to join our waitlist.”
Lucinda 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 Lucinda 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 Lucinda directly.
They are socialized with day to day life activities, smells, noises and so much more. We have a good flow of different people visiting, and several different farm animals and other dogs to meet! They also are introduced to children at a young age. Though we do a lot of socialization, we also want to keep our puppies safe from disease and other harm so though we are open to visitors. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialization, also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , Texture stimulation, Outdoors, e.g. rain, Noise desensitized , car riding , Various Surfaces , Noises , Strangers, Scents, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Children, Sit Command, Potty training, crate training, Potty Training, Crate Training, and Leash Walking.
Our puppies receive all vaccinations and deworming necessary by the time they are picked up (8-10 weeks). All of our puppies are also microchipped and have a health and wellness exam before they leave us.
We send our puppies home with Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Volhard Personality Test, Microchip, Certificate of Health, Breed Club Registration, and AKC Registration.
Lucinda offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Why Lucinda started breeding
I found breeders in US to be sparse and their spay/neuter contracts to be off putting. I felt they didn’t care for the breed, not to mention the quality was lacking. My family decided to import a breeding pair and became involved in the breed club and AKC. Breeders from Europe were only exporting mediocre dogs and we were able to import quality dogs to improve the breeding stock in the US.
Lucinda has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Lucinda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Lucinda’s links
Kooikerhondjes Van Fogelsangh meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Excellent level
Kooikerhondjes Van Fogelsangh 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Kooikerhondje Type, Hereditary Necrotizing Myelopathy (ENM)
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).