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Keeshond
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group: spitz/
northern
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height: m
18"/ 45.72 cm
f 17"/ 43.18 cm |
types: |
weight: m
40-45 lbs /
18.14-20.41 kg
f 30-35 lbs / 13.6-15.87 kg |
colors: |
mix
of gray, black and cream, wolfgray, ash-gray varying from
light to dark all with black tips, with cream or pale gray
undercoat |
physical traits: |
medium-sized, dapper |
hair type: |
double coated - profuse, dense,
moderate length, straight, harsh topcoat, soft smooth short
undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
friendly, outgoing, intelligent,
gentle, inquisitive, lively, playful, affectionate, full
of love of life, easy-going. some can be timid, aggressive |
maintenance/
special needs:
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brush often, requires firm
discipline |
nickname: |
Dutch Keeshond, Wolfspitzen,
Chiens Loup, Lupini, Dutch Barge Dog, Overweight Pomeranians |
origination: |
Arctic, The Netherlands - national
dog of Holland, The Netherlands |
bred for: |
watchdog, barge dog, companion |
identifying traits: |
markings around the eyes called
spectacles -a dark line slanting from the outer corner of
each eye toward the lower corner of each ear with expressive
eyebrows |
ideal for: |
family, companionship, watchdog |
good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ankc, nzkc -(nonsporting dog group), fci-(European Spitz
dog group), ukc-(northern dog group), saku, uk-(utility dog
group), ckc |
rescues: |
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