# Kokoni - **Group:** Companion & Toy (FCI group 9) - **Size:** Small - **Origin:** Greece - **Height:** 23–28 cm - **Weight:** 4–8 kg - **Temperament:** Alert, Affectionate, Lively, Loyal, Companionable The Kokoni is a small, long-bodied Greek companion dog with a bushy tail and drop ears, thought to descend from the little house dogs shown on ancient Greek vases. ## Overview The Kokoni is a small Greek toy breed, kept almost entirely as a companion. It is compact and a little longer than it is tall, with a short muzzle, dropped ears and a bushy tail. The Kennel Club of Greece recognised the breed in 2004, although the Fédération Cynologique Internationale does not recognise it. It remains a fairly local breed, little known outside its homeland. ## History Small companion dogs turn up on Greek vases from the fifth century BCE, often shown sitting beside their owners or playing. Dogs of this kind seem to have been common in Greek homes, prized for company and for their watchfulness. The modern Kokoni is a more recent story. The breed gained formal recognition from the Kennel Club of Greece in 2004. ## Appearance A small dog, males stand about 24 to 28 cm at the withers and females are roughly a centimetre shorter. Weight falls between 4 and 8 kg for both sexes. The body is longer than it is tall, the muzzle is short, the ears drop, and the tail is bushy. ## Temperament Kokonis are alert little dogs that bond closely with their families and enjoy being part of daily life. Their watchful nature makes them quick to notice visitors and sounds. ## Care and exercise Their small size makes them well suited to apartments and family homes, provided they get daily walks and play. Regular brushing keeps the coat tidy, and early socialisation helps them stay confident with strangers. ## Ratings (1 to 5) - Energy: 3 - Exercise needs: 2 - Grooming: 2 - Shedding: 3 - Trainability: 3 - Barking: 4 - Good with children: 3 - Good with other dogs: 3 Page: https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/kokoni Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokoni · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39182 Photo: Ddcriminal (CC BY-SA 3.0), https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KokoniPurebredDogsGreeceGreekCreamWhiteAdult.jpg Profile written by an AI model from the sources above.