Keeshonden
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Kimberly J. Eashoo, February 20, 1996 [keashoo@ix.netcom.com]
Thanks to the authors of the Samoyed FAQ for inspiration on the preparation of the Keeshond FAQ.
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Temperament: Keeshonden make good watch dogs, alerting of strangers with their bark, but they rarely bite. They are good family pets and are generally good with children.
Keeshonden are compact little animals with a strong resemblance to its ancestor the Samoyed, with oblique chestnut eyes, erect triangular ears, and its medium-length tail rolled on its back.
Keeshonden tend to be very playful, with quick reflexes and strong jumping ability. Keeshonden can be stubborn, but they are quick learners and eager to please.
Colored Keeshonden
Historically, Keeshonden came in several colors-white, black, red, orange, orange-shaded white (also called orange and cream), and silver gray.
Keeshonden were developed in The Netherlands where they were used to guard canal boats and became known as ‘Dutch Barge Dogs'. A larger variety of the Kees was also developed and is known as the ‘Wolfkeeshond'.
Keeshonden are very easy to live with. Happy, cheerful and bursting with energy, they love everyone-children and other pets included. Easy to train and very obedient, Keeshonden are gentle, mellow and totally fun.
Keeshond Pictures ...
Keeshonden shed profusely during shedding season which is two times annually and more lightly the rest of the year. His fur is thick and clinging and will stick to your close, furniture, and carpets.
Keeshonden are very attractive in both - their nature, and their appearance. The emergence in a public place a pair of well bred Keeshonden, as a rule, is attracting considerable interest and enthusiastic attention.
Training Keeshonden
Teach your Keeshond 100 English words. Good manners and obedience. Housebreaking.
Keeshond Links
Hope you'll enjoy these links to other Keeshond pages.
Availability
Keeshonden are difficult to find in some areas. Breeders may be located online. Prices are usually between $500 and $800.
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Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK)
Turbo Kees Foundation, Keeshond Rescue
Keeshond Lovers United, Inc. (KLU)
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Keeshonden), breed of medium-sized nonsporting dog raised in Holland for several hundred years and introduced into England in the year 1900. It stands about 18 in. (46 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 32 to 40 lb (14.5-18.1 kg).
The keeshond (plural: keeshonden) is one of the family of spitz dogs, although its exact origin is undocumented. It seems to have been well-established in Holland at least since the 18th century as a companion and watchdog.
He sells Keeshonden, permits stud service, and leases studs or bitches only to individuals who give satisfactory evidence they will give them proper care and attention and are in accord with this code of ethics.
The Keeshond comes in other names that include Keeshonden, Wolfspitz or Chien Loup. It is a medium-sized dog whose physical features make it look like it's a toy wolf and a small lion combined.
The Keeshond (pronounced ‘Kazehawnd'; plural Keeshonden) is a member of the northern Spitz family of dogs which evolved in the Arctic regions.
(Wolfspitz) (Chien Loup) (German Wolfspitz) The Keeshond (plural: Keeshonden) is a compact little breed, and strongly resembles its ancestor, the Samoyed. The Keeshond has oblique chestnut eyes and erect triangular ears.
Pronounce the name kayshond
The plural of Keeshond is Keeshonden, utilizing the Dutch form
Puppies are born black or seal brown and fade to white by four months. The wolf markings may take eighteen months to develop ...
These dogs were most likely descendents of the white German Spitz, white Keeshonden, or large white Pomeranians that came to America with their German families. They came to be known collectively as American Spitz dogs.
Keeshonden were also known as the Dutch barge dog because of their watchdog responsibilities on the Rhine River. As the barges grew in size, the need for such a little watchdog decreased.
 See also: Keeshond, Spitz, Pomeranian, Samoyed, Hip Dysplasia
  
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