| The Keeshond dog breed was mainly a barge dog | | | | is 18 inches and for females a one inch variance either |
| that served on numerous vessels on the Rhine River. It | | | | way is acceptableo This dog's expression is largely |
| is of the same strains that produced the Samoyed, the | | | | dependent on the distinctive characteristic called |
| Chow Chow, the Norwegian Elkhound, the Finnish | | | | "spectacles" - a combination of markings and shadings |
| Spitz, and the Pomeranian. | | | | in the orbital area which includes a delicate, dark line |
| The later part of the 18th century brought the | | | | slanting from the outer corner of each eye toward the |
| Keeshond into the public eye. The breed was a | | | | lower corner of each ear coupled with expressive |
| symbol of the Patriots led by Kees de Gyselaer, who | | | | eyebrowso Eyes should be dark brown, medium size, |
| owned a dog named Kees. The Keeshond breed | | | | almond shape, set obliquely and neither too wide apart |
| name was named after Kees. This breed was | | | | nor too close togethero Ears should be small, triangular |
| featured in countless pictures and cartoons that were | | | | in shape, mounted high on head and carried erecto |
| related to Dutch political strife. | | | | Muzzle of medium length, neither coarse nor snipeyo |
| The Keeshond is in Non-Sporting Group of AKC | | | | Neck should be moderately longo The body should be |
| classifications. | | | | abundantly covered with long, straight, harsh hair |
| The following information is offered to help you decide | | | | standing well out from a thick, downy undercoato |
| if the Keeshond dog breed is right for you, your family | | | | Head, including muzzle, skull and ears should be |
| and lifestyle. The descriptions are also meant to fit a | | | | covered with smooth, soft, short hair, velvety in texture |
| dog true to the breed standard. | | | | on the earso Color is a mixture of gray, black and |
| Origin:o The Arctic or possibly sub-Arctic | | | | cream and may vary from light to dark |
| Appearance Description:o Short-coupled bodyo Richly | | | | Personality Description:o Neither timid nor aggressiveo |
| plumed tail well curled over backo Fox-like expressiono | | | | Outgoing and friendly with both people and other |
| Small pointed earso Coat very thick around the neck, | | | | dogso Livelyo Intelligento Alerto Affectionate |
| fore part of the shoulders and chest, forming a lion-like | | | | The Keeshond is bred mainly for a companion. |
| ruff-more profuse in the male, rump and hind legs, | | | | For more information about this breed, other dog |
| down to the hocks also thickly coated, forming | | | | breeds and to view pictures, follow the link in the |
| characteristic trouserso Head, ears, lower legs | | | | resource box of this article. |
| covered with thick, short hairo Medium size, | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. |
| square-appearing, sturdy dogo Ideal height for a male | | | | |