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Keeshond overview
The Keeshond originated in the Netherlands as a companion on the barges as well as a guard and vermin controller. Although they require firm handling, they make very good watch dogs and companions. They do not like hotter climates and the profuse coat does require very regular grooming.
Other known names for Keeshond
Dutch Barge Dog, Smiling Dutchman, Chien Loup, Kees, Wolfsspitz
Keeshond foreign names
Chien Loup (French), Deutscher Wolfsspitz (German)
Origin
The Netherlands
Breed Group
Biological data
Weight
Male: 35-45 lbs
Female: 30-40 lbs
Height
Male: 45.7 cm.
18 inches.
Female: 43.2 cm.
17 inches.
Colours, markings and patterns
A mixture of grey and black.
Undercoat very pale gray or cream (not tawny).
All shades of grey acceptable, body hairs black tipped.
Shoulder markings well-defined and all markings definite.
Forelegs and hocks cream with no black below wrist or hock.
Pencilling acceptable.
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Keeshond – Breed standard
The below links are external
AKC, FCI, CKC
Keeshond references and further reading
The Netherlands
Dutch Keeshond Club
Grijze Keeshond
USA
Keeshond Rescue
UK
The Keeshond Club
North of England Keeshond Club
Please get in touch
If you are an animal photographer, an expert on Keeshond dogs or a breeder, we would love to hear from you. We strive to have all the latest, most helpful and accurate information on our website, but nobody is perfect, so we do ask for your feedback if we can improve our website.
Please get in touch
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Featured image
AP-DFECVS - Champion Keeshond
Photo © Animal Photography, Sally Anne Thompson
