- Name: Tasha
- Owner: Rachel Romano
- Breed: Keeshond/White Shephard
- Shots:
- Spay/Neutured: Yes
- Age: 14 Years 2 Months
- Description:
Keeshond
Next Breed: Kerry Beagle
Previous Breed: Karst Shepherd
The Keeshond is a medium-sized dog with a plush two-layer coat of silver and black fur with a 'ruff' and a curled tail, originating in Germany. Its closest relatives are the other German Spitzes such as the Pomeranian. Originally called the German Spitz, more specifically the Wolfsspitz, the name was officially changed to Keeshond in England, where it had been known as the Dutch Barge Dog, in 1926.
History
The Keeshond (plural Keeshonden) is the national dog of Holland and was used to guard the canal boats in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is thought that the Keeshond has an ancestry similar to other Arctic breeds such as the Samoyed, Pomeranian and Norwegian Elkhound. Prior to the French Revolution, the Keeshond was the symbol of the middle class. The leader of the Dutch Patriot revolt was Cornelius de Gyzelaar, nicknamed Kees. The breed associated with him and the Patriot party became known as the Keeshond. In Germany, the Keeshond was known as the wolfspitzen. In France, the breed was known as the chien loup and in Italy, the lupini. In 1920, the Keeshond was imported to the United States and was eventually accepted by the American Kennel Club as a member of the non-sporting group in 1930.
Appearance and Size
The Keeshond is a medium sized dog with a long thick hair coat. The muzzle is straight and the ears are small, triangular and erect. The tail is set high and curled over the back. The facial expression of the Keeshond is characteristic of the breed. He should have 'spectacles', which are markings and shadings around the eyes with a dark line going from the outer edge toward the lower edge of each ear. The coat around the neck is thick, looking a little like a lion ruff. The legs have thick hair resembling 'trousers'. The coat of the Keeshond is long and straight with a thick undercoat. The color is a mix of grey, black and cream. Some may be darker or lighter. Each hair is tipped with black. The Keeshond stands around 17 to 19 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 35 to 50 pounds.
Personality
The Keeshond is a charming, playful and affectionate dog. They always seem to be happy and love life.
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Videos of Keeshonds
Keeshond Breakfast
Race to the kitchen with Kiki and Scarlett, as they try to contain themselves for their breakfast.
Keeshond HeLL , 3 PLUS MINUTEs OF DOG MAYHEM
niko and wolf frolic in the snow along with bambi,buttercup, and bear...with an appearance by me christian....i`m stll out of work and to pass my days i facebook, myspace and you tube, and even .....ELLEN `s members page....2-5-09
Keeshond Dogs outside in the Snow!
Scarlett and Kiki are enjoying the drifting snow! They do love to run in cold weather, so we have to watch them. This storm of december 11, 2010, had over 15 inches of snow, and was a bad storm. We did not have a storm like this since 1991 when we had over 16 inches of snow in one day on Halloween. Remember the Perfect Storm, well, there was a snow storm in Minneapolis on the same two period of time!
Keeshond informational Website - A lot of information about Keeshond Dogs
This is a website about Keeshonds. This is a website for people that are thinking about getting a dog or have one. There is also an e-course on how to take care of your Keeshond. www.keeshonddogs.com
KEESHOND DOG caught red paw`d stealing my PIZZA GOLDFISH
JUST ENTERTAINING TO ME, MAYBE YOU TOO.................my son comes in room also
Regel Keeshond's Puppies at Play
The adorable little Keeshond Puppies who were born on January 28th, 2008 have opened their eyes! Their personalities are definitely developing along with their size (we call them the Three Little Piggies!). It's easy to watch them for hours as they play, eat and nap. The saddest thing is watching them grow so quickly knowing soon they'll not be puppies any longer but beautiful, healthy and very very well loved dogs. I apologise for the video quality the camera I used could not be adjusted.
GO DOGS GO, GOLDEN RETRIEVER AND 5 KEESHONDS...
this is my view every morning, BOY i need a job.....help me President Obama.......
Baby Dean @ 2 weeks old. Keeshond puppy!!!
Keeshond puppy Regel American Legend "James Dean". My new baby Dean at 2 weeks old. He is so adorable. Enjoy the video. Stay tuned for weekly updates. Video shot with Sanyo Xacti CG6....edited in iMovie 6 HD.
The keeshond dog picknic
keeshond dogs at the picnic. Owners of keeshond come to share the love of this breed. this is where they swop stories and and make friends.
The Keeshond - Chapter 1
Take a closer look at the playful Keeshond. For future videos on the Keeshond, subscribe to the official Dog.com YouTube channel. For dog supplies for your Keeshond, visit www.dog.com.
Training your puppy to lie on a dog bed : 10 week old Keeshond Puppy
Ikaika the 10 week old Keeshond puppy learns "on the bed" with FabDogz trainer Annie Bailey out of Western Massachusetts. Check us out at www.FabDogz.com
Baby Dean @ 3 weeks old. Keeshond puppy!!!
Keeshond puppy Regel American Legend "James Dean". My new baby Dean at 3 weeks old. He is so adorable. Enjoy the video. Stay tuned for weekly updates. Video shot with Sanyo Xacti CG6....edited in iMovie 6 HD.
