Origin

The Keeshond belongs to the Spitz family. In the 18th century they evolved in the Arctic region. This breed has proved to be a great family dog and a great companion. This breed was mainly called the Germen spitz. In 1926 it was given the name Keeshond in England.

General Description

The Keeshond is very good looking and fluffy. Its main attraction is the pale grey coloured coat with which it is covered. This is a medium sized dog and they are strong and muscular. They have a flat head and sharp features. Their head and muzzle are in the same level. The Germen Spitz have a sharp and long muzzle with a round black nose on the tip. Their eyes are like almonds and black in colour. They have black lips and sharp triangular ears which stand straight on their head. The Keeshond have sharp teeth which are enough for a scissor bite. They are mainly found in colours like grey, white and grey etc.

Character

The Keeshond is very good at hunting and barking. They are great barkers. They love barking as they do that to make their owners cautious. Their barking habit is sometimes very disturbing so they should be trained properly. They are not great watch dogs but they can warn their owners well by their voice. They generally do not have a biting habit. Have a great hearing power and very protective of their families. The Keeshond is very enthusiastic and playful. They love human companionship a great deal and love to be with the family. They are also good to children and love to play with them. They get mature slowly and they are not properly trained till they are four years old.

Temperament

The Keeshond is independent by nature. They are very lively, playful and also sometimes destructive. They love to play always and also love to work. If they are left alone for a long time they may behave in a destructive manner. The The Keeshond bark a lot and they have a great hearing power. That makes they good watch dogs but more than being a great guard dog they are better at warning their masters about any unwanted situation. I must say that they are the sole companions and love human interaction to a great level. The Germen Spitz love to stay with the family and they are also good to children and other dogs if properly socialized. In maximum cases they would not mix with strangers well.

Training

The Keeshond is very independent and intelligent in nature. If they are forced while training they will be worse so training should be done with firm hands but at the same time the training methods should be gentle also. They are not fast matured so patience is the main tool which is required while training sessions.

Health

This breed has a chance of getting bulky so they should not be fed much. They may also suffer from hip dysplasia, skin problems, heart problems etc. They have an average life span of 15 years.