| The Keeshond dog breed originated in the Arctic | | | | They are also very social dogs with other dogs. |
| around the 18th century. They are part of the | | | | You should not be surprised to learn that they |
| Spitz family dog breed. You will find that they are | | | | make wonderful companions for children as well |
| wonderful family pets with a compact, muscular | | | | as for those who need therapy dogs. They tend |
| body type that offers companionship to all. They | | | | to be very empathetic towards those who need |
| are most often used for watchdogs or show | | | | extra affection. |
| dogs depending on the owner. | | | | Mentioned previously is their abilities as watchdogs. |
| Physical Characteristics: | | | | They have a loud, warning bark to alert you of |
| Male- 45 pounds and 17-19 inches in height | | | | problems whether it is predators or trouble. |
| Female- 35 pounds and 16- 18 inches in height | | | | Despite being a wonderful watchdog they don't |
| The Keeshond dog has a mix of furs from grey, | | | | tend to be aggressive. Their personality and |
| black and cream. They have two coats- the | | | | physical characteristics help a great deal when you |
| undercoat and the outer coat, which is generally | | | | are training them. They can be a little difficult, |
| black in color. You will also find their muzzle, ears, | | | | however they are obedient and agile. With their |
| and tail are black. | | | | temperament being playful they tend to be a little |
| The coat provides them with the warmth they | | | | mischievous and wish to have their own routine. |
| have needed to survive in the arctic with a long, | | | | Training them takes a firm, but caring hand. Being |
| straight, harsh top- coat, and a soft, downy under | | | | fair, having structure, and being consistent are the |
| coat. The neck, shoulders and chest have some | | | | best methods for training you will find for the |
| of the thickest parts of their coat to protect the | | | | Keeshond dog. Repetition is not their favorite |
| more sensitive areas. They tend to shed their | | | | activity. |
| coat twice a year based on the climate and | | | | While the Keeshond dog breed does make a |
| temperature changes. | | | | wonderful pet their care can be burdensome. |
| Personality: | | | | They tend to suffer from hip dysplasia, slipped |
| The Keeshond breed of dog is one of the most | | | | stifles, hypothyroidism, and epilepsy. For general |
| interesting with the dog species. They are | | | | care you will find they are in need of daily |
| extremely extroverted. You will find that they can | | | | brushing to avoid matting and tangles in their |
| curl their lip into a smile and will do so for people | | | | beautiful coats and that they often groom |
| they love. | | | | themselves. You don't want to give them too |
| The Keeshond is also on of the most intelligent | | | | many baths; in fact every once in a great while is |
| dogs. | | | | good to avoid causing skin irritation. They don't do |
| Around other people you will find them | | | | well in hot climates due to their thick coats. |
| affectionate, friendly and playful. | | | | |