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Keeshond | Keeshond Puppies |
| Image of Keeshond : | | | Breed Group : | Non Sporting | | Weight : | male: 45 lbs ( 20 kg ) ; female : 35 lbs (16 kg ) | Height :
| male: 17-19 inches ( 43-48 centimeters ); female: 16-18 inches ( 40-46 centimeters ) | | Breed Overview Information : | The Keeshond, during the 18th century was fondly called the “dog of the people”. It is related to the Chow Chow, Pomeranian and other dog breeds. After the French Revolution, this breed’s popularity started to wane. Fortunately, in 1920, their popularity was revived thanks to a certain Mrs. Wingfield-Digby who introduced the breed to the United Kingdom which then led to the breed’s arrival to the United States. It was solely bred to be a family pet although in the past, it was sometimes utilized to guard oats. Now, it is not only used as a family pet but also as a companion and guard dog. | | Breed Character Information : | The Keeshond is very friendly. It greets people it knows with a grin which has earned it the name of “Smiling Dutchman”. They are very affectionate and usually get along well with other dog breeds. They are easy to train as long as their owners show respect and fairness towards them. They make excellent family pets since they love to take part in family gatherings and activities and generally get along with anyone. They also make excellent guard dogs since they like to bark and will automatically warn their families of any incoming danger. Although they like to bark, they are not aggressive or combative unless provoked r not given enough attention and training as a puppy. | | Breed Coat Information : | The Keeshond is a double coat breed which protects it from all types of weather. Its undercoat is soft and smooth while the outer coat is long and harsh to the touch. Its coat usually comes in black, gray or cream or a mixture of the three. Unlike other dog breeds, the Keeshond has a coat that always appears to have been trimmed or groomed. | | Breed Temperament Information : | The Keeshond is very intelligent and easy to train. It serves as a great companion for children and families since they are very affectionate and loyal. They are also perfect for households with other animals since they are generally very outgoing and can socialize well with others. As mentioned earlier, this breed likes to take part in family gatherings and activities since they thrive on human companionship. | | Breed Ownership Information : | There is a number of Keeshond dog breed information’s which you can read before buying a Keeshond in order for you to determine if this is really the right breed for you. Take note that if you suffer from any allergies to dogs or asthma, it would be best to choose another breed since the Keeshond sheds heavily twice a year. | | Breed Activity Information : | The Keeshond enjoys daily walks with its owner. It doesn’t need much exercise but it should be allowed to take part in family activities. It also enjoys playing Frisbee and running in a wide area. | | Breed Care Information : | The Keeshond is prone to several diseases such as skin and heart problems and thus should be given proper medication and treatment as a puppy. | | Breed Training Information : | When training a Keeshond, you should treat it with respect and fairness. Otherwise, it will not respond well and will refuse to learn. | Keeshond Video :
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