At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
double coat, straight to wavy
A small dog, longer than tall, with a triangular head, drop ears and a tail curving in a half circle. The outer coat is fine and long over a short dense undercoat; hair is short on the head and forelegs, medium on the body and longest on the tail and hindquarters.12
Personality what they are like
A bright, happy little dog that is quick-witted and loyal to its household. Alert by nature, it happily takes on the role of a small watchdog.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Regular brushing keeps the longer body and tail hair tidy and free of tangles.1
Home where they are happiest
Small enough for house or flat living, and traditionally just as at home on a farm.1
Company who they like around
Kept for thousands of years as a family companion, it enjoys being part of home life.12
The story where it all began
Small companion dogs like the Kokoni appear on ancient Greek pottery, statuettes and coins from as early as the fifth century BCE, showing a long bond with Greek families. The traditional household dog was formally recognised by the Kennel Club of Greece in 2004.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- Kennel Club of Greece
- Recognised in 2004 (per Wikipedia); the club classes it with companion and toy dogs (FCI Group 9 scheme).1
- FCI
- Not in the FCI breed nomenclature.2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Kokoni. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery 3 weeks
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery day
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 10every year
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- Kennel Club of Greece: Kokoni koe.grused for history, classification, temperament, size, coat, colours, uses
- Wikipedia: Kokoni en.wikipedia.orgused for recognition year, FCI status, history (secondary)
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.