Facts about Keeshond Puppies

It's believed that a Keeshond is a descendant of the German wolfspitz.

The breed became the symbol of the Dutch Patriotic Party following the French Revolution.

When introduced to England, the breed was commonly called an overweight Pomeranian!

The breed first appeared in the United States in 1928.

Physical Characteristics of Keeshond Puppies

The Keeshond is a medium sized dog. It has a wedge shaped head with dark brown eyes and small, triangular and erect ears. The tail is curled over the back.

Keeshonden (plural of Keeshond) have thick coats, especially around the neck, that resemble a lion mane.

Temperament

The Keeshond makes a perfect family pet. It's gentle, outgoing, fun loving and gets along well with other pets.

The Keeshond puppies are highly intelligent and easy to train. When training, because this breed is very sensitive to discipline, use positive reinforcement instead of punishment.

The Keeshond loves company and wants to be included in family activities. More than other breeds, it's known to suffer from separation anxiety when left alone for extended periods of time.

Best Owner / Living Conditions

These dogs will do well with any owner!

Because they are moderately activite, they will do equally well in suburban and city environments. The only thing to keep in mind is that, because they have thick coats, Keeshond puppies will do better in a cool climate.

Some Keeshond breeders may interview prospective owners to make sure this is the right breed for them.

Activity and Exercise

I already mentioned earlier that this is a moderately active dog.

To keep Keeshond puppies and adult dogs in top shape, you don't need to do much more than take them for a walk a couple of times per day.

Grooming

Expect heavy shedding twice a year, during spring and fall. During those periods, brush daily with a stiff brush.

To make brushing less stressful (for both of you!), accustom your Keeshond puppy to grooming from an early age.

When not shedding, brushing once or twice a week will be sufficient.

Bathe only when necessary - shedding of the undercoat removes most of the dirt.

Health Concerns

Like all dog breeds, the Keeshond is susceptible to complications caused by parasites such as dog ticks, fleas, and puppy worms, including tapeworms, roundworms, and heartworms.

Additional concerns include hip dysplasia, epilepsy, and heart problems. To learn more about dog diseases and health care, visit dog health problems.

To reduce the risk of the above and many other health problems, buy only from reputable Keeshond breeders (visit dog breeders to learn how to identify responsible dog breeders).

No matter how small the risk of health problems is, any puppy may get sick or injured. Many health problems will require an immediate attention from your Vet, but there are many others that will not, and you may handle them on your own.

To save time and money, learn how to diagnose and treat dog health problems that don't require your Vet's attention.

Life Expectancy

The average life expectancy for the Keeshond is 12 to 14 years.

Did you ever consider adopting your next pet?

If this is the breed you are interested in, and adoption appeals to you, consider contacting your local Keeshond rescue. There are thousands of pets looking for a loving home.