Keeshond Breed Information

Keeshond profile

Other names Dutch Barge Dog

                     Smiling Dutchman

                     Chien Loup

                     German Spitz

                     Deutscher Wolfsspitz


                     Wolfsspitz

Country         Netherlands, Germany

Breed Group:Non-Sporting

Weight:         Male: 45; Female: 35 lbs

Height:          Male: 17-19; Female 16-18 inches


Color(s):        mixture of gray, black, and cream. Undercoat is pale, and tips of the outercoat are black.

                      Black muzzle, ears, tail tip

Life expectancy 13-15 years

Litter size     3-8

Keeshond History

The Keeshond breed appeared to be originally called a Wolfspitz, as well as German spitz. The canine was especially popular within Holland, making a perfect dog and guard dog for any barge-folk, in addition to was the symbol of these rebels who were looking to overthrow the House regarding Orange. They were led with a Dutch patriot, Cornelis (Kees) de Gyselaer. Once the House of Orange put down the rebellion the canine fell out of fashion for a short time. The Wolfspitze name appeared to be officially changed to Keeshond within England in 1926, to honor de Gyselaer.




Keeshond Description

Keeshonden are compact little animals which has a strong resemblance to it has the ancestor the Samoyed. Its eyes are medium size and dark in colour. The ears are put up, triangular healthy and set high to the head. The tail is choice in length carried in the back. The muzzle is choice in length and well proportioned into the skull. The feet tend to be catlike, compact and good rounded. Your dog has both a good, right, harsh outer layer, which comes in hues of gray with black tips and a thick, downy undercoat, that is certainly cream or pale grey. The coat stands from the body.



Keeshond Temparement

Keeshonden tend to end up being very playful, with rapid reflexes and strong pouncing ability. They are rapid learners and eager to please. Because Keeshonden tend to be quick learners, they also learn elements you didn't necessarily would like to teach them—very quickly. Nonetheless, Keeshonden make excellent agility in addition to obedience dogs. Therefore amenable to proper training is niagra bright, secure dog that Keeshonden are actually successfully trained to function as guide dogs for any blind; only their deficit of size has prevented these folks from being more trusted in this role.



They love children and they are excellent family dogs, preferring that they are close to their humans regularly. They generally get and various dogs as well but will enjoy a good chase round the yard. Keeshonden have become intuitive and empathic and they are often used as comfort and ease dogs. Such as, at least one Keeshond, Tikva, appeared to be at Ground Zero on 9/11 to support comfort the rescue workers.The breed carries a tendency to become especially clingy towards their keepers, even in comparison to other dogs. If their owner has gone out, or in another bedroom behind a closed entry, they could sit, looking forward to their owner to reappear, whether or not there are other men and women nearby. Many have been labelled as their "owner's shadow, " as well as "velcro dogs".




They tend to be known by their noisy, exclusive bark. Throughout that centuries, the Keeshond continues to be very popular as a watch dog on manors in the Netherlands and middle European countries. This specific trait is evident to that day, and they tend to be alert dogs that warn their owners of any new visitors. Although noisy and alert, Keeshonden usually are not aggressive towards visitors. They will generally welcome visitors affectionately once their family has established them. Sadly, barking could become a problem if not properly handled. Keeshonden which might be kept in a yard, and not allowed that they are with their humans, tend to be unhappy and often become nuisance barkers.



Keeshond Care

Looking after the Keeshond is not difficult. They need that they are brushed with a brisk, bristle brush daily for any well-groomed look. Professional grooming services work extremely well sometimes. Bathing and shampooing is important according to need. That undercoat is dense and sheds at the least twice a year quite heavily. They tend to get weight very fast so overfeeding may pose wellbeing risks.



Exercise is essential and a house with an average yard is preferred. A choke chain shouldn't be used, precisely as it spoils the beautiful ruff to the throat and the chest. Their life expectancy is around 12 to 15 a long time and over exercise, will cause trick knee problems.



Keeshond Grooming

Breeds with long jackets typically require more preservation. The Keeshond is a good exception. Simply using any brush or comb daily to smooth out that coat is sufficient. The unfortunate news could be that the coat does shed more than average about every six months. The coat will demand more maintenance during this period.




Keeshond Training

The Keeshond can be a certain amount of a challenge with regards to training them. They have a very naughty streak. These dogs adore to get involved in their very own routines. That Kees is very skilful with regards to obedience training. This breed will perform best in training if it really is conducted in a regular and fair manner. If training has an excess of repetition in it, they will eventually become bored.



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