Keeshond
About Keeshond
The Keeshond is a charming and intelligent breed, known for its impressive furry coat and plumed tail. Its temperament is friendly, outgoing, and eager to please, making it a firm family favorite. Keeshonds are also known for their exceptional sociability and adaptability, often getting along well with other pets and children.
Despite their heavy coat, Keeshonds require moderate maintenance with a regular brushing routine to manage shedding. They are also a fairly active breed, needing daily exercise to keep them physically and mentally stimulated. Due to their alert nature, they can be excellent watchdogs.
Suitability for an owner would ideally be someone who has a decent amount of time to dedicate to their care and need for company. As they are prone to separation anxiety, they prefer not to be left alone for long periods of time. Whether you live in an apartment or a house with a yard, as long as you're ready for an active, loyal, and affectionate companion, a Keeshond might be the right dog for you.
Interesting Facts
The Keeshond is also known as the 'Dutch Barge Dog'. It was used as a watchdog on barges in Holland.
The Keeshond is a part of the 'Spitz' family which includes breeds like the Akita and the Alaskan Malamute.
Keeshonds are known for their plush two-layer coat, which is surprisingly easy to take care of, needing only weekly brushing to maintain.
Education plays a big role in the Keeshond breed. They can be easily trained a variety of commands and tricks due to their high intelligence levels.
The breed is named after Cornelis 'Kees' de Gyselaer, who was the dog's owner and also the leader of the 18th-century Dutch Patriot political party.
Keeshonds have a distinctive bark that they use as an alert. This feature made them quite popular as watchdogs.
Their thick fur gives them tolerance to cold weather but makes them more susceptible to heatstroke in hot conditions.
The social and outgoing nature of Keeshonds makes them great pets for households of all ages.
Standing at around 1.5 feet at shoulder height and weighing in at between 35 and 45 pounds, Keeshonds are considered a medium-sized breed.
Keeshonds have a lifespan of 12-15 years, longer than many other dog breeds.
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