Keeshond
Breed Profile
Group: Non Sporting
Origin: Holland
Colour: Mixture of grey and black
Lifespan: 12 to 14 years
The Keeshond is good-natured, adaptable and bold.
Owner's Guide
Keeshonds are alert and vocal and make good watchdogs. They are friendly, busy and adaptable and make good-natured companions if well socialized and exercised. Their thick coats require daily attention.
Originally bred: as a watchdog for farms and barges.
Special characteristics
The Keeshond is alert, vocal and excitable.
Exercise requirements
Medium. Busy at home and outside.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, loyal
Children: good if raised with them
Other pets: good if raised with them
Strangers: friendly if socialized
Unfamiliar dogs: friendly if socialized
Perfect owner
Active, affectionate owner who has plenty of time for grooming, games and exercise.
Potential problems
Tends to bark excessively.
This dog's coat will bring mud and dirt in from outside and needs daily grooming to prevent mats from forming.
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