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Keeshond

Keeshond
photo of a keeshond dog
    height of a keeshond dog
group: spitz/ northern
/non-sporting
height: m 18"/ 45.72 cm
f 17"/ 43.18 cm
types: weight: m 40-45 lbs /
18.14-20.41 kg
f 30-35 lbs / 13.6-15.87 kg
colors: mix of gray, black and cream, wolfgray, ash-gray varying from light to dark all with black tips, with cream or pale gray undercoat
physical traits: medium-sized, dapper
hair type: double coated - profuse, dense, moderate length, straight, harsh topcoat, soft smooth short undercoat
personality/
temperament:
friendly, outgoing, intelligent, gentle, inquisitive, lively, playful, affectionate, full of love of life, easy-going. some can be timid, aggressive
maintenance/
special needs:

brush often, requires firm discipline
nickname: Dutch Keeshond, Wolfspitzen, Chiens Loup, Lupini, Dutch Barge Dog, Overweight Pomeranians
origination: Arctic, The Netherlands - national dog of Holland, The Netherlands
bred for: watchdog, barge dog, companion
identifying traits: markings around the eyes called spectacles -a dark line slanting from the outer corner of each eye toward the lower corner of each ear with expressive eyebrows
ideal for: family, companionship, watchdog
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 12-14 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc, ankc, nzkc -(nonsporting dog group), fci-(European Spitz dog group), ukc-(northern dog group), saku, uk-(utility dog group), ckc
rescues:    
     
keeshond dog
 
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