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Height, Weight, Color, History and Description of the Keeshond Dog Breed

Description: The Keeshond is a member of the Spitz group. This dog is 17 to 18 inches tall and 35 to 45 pounds in weight. This dog has a stocky build, with a wedge-shaped head, small but pointed ears, and a muzzle of medium length, in proportion to the rest of the body. Keeshond’s tail is tightly curled and must be carried high. With good straight legs and feline feet, solid and well rounded.

This breed has a dense double coat with a very thick collar around the neck, this is more pronounced in the male of the breed. This breed has a long, straight, rough outer coat. Colors are steel or gray with black tips. The undercoat is cream and pale gray, it is soft. The Keeshond Coat stands out from the main body, exaggerating the ruffled collar. This breed has a very expressive face.

History: The Keeshond breed has arctic origins, and was known as a town dog as it was a symbol of the rebellions against the House of Orange in the 18th century. This breed, as we know it today, came from the Netherlands. It is known to be part of the German Spitz family. The German Spitz was first seen in the club in 1899. And the German standards were revised in 1901, and it went on to be recognized by the British Kennel Club in 1915 and then in standards set in 1926.

The Keeshond was recognized by the club and given its current name. Thanks to a man named Carl Hinderer, visiting the AKC. The breed was registered in 1930, he worked hard for this recognition and even had all the German standards translated for the AKC. This dog is known to be a watchdog and watchdog on boats and river barges, but most of all it is known to be a companion.

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