The Keeshond is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in the Netherlands for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, friendly, and playful, and make excellent companion dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 15–20 kg · Female 15–20 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 43–48 cm · Female 41–46 cm
- Origin
- 18th century · Netherlands
- Coat
- double, medium
- Colors
- gray, black, cream
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Dutch Barge Dog, Smiling Dutchman, Wolfspitz, Chien Loup, Kees
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day