Medium Non-Sporting Group

Keeshond

Also called Chien Loup, Dutch Barge Dog, Kees, Smiling Dutchman and Wolfspitz

Great with kids
Sheds a lot
Barks a lot

The Keeshond is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in the Netherlands for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, friendly, and playful, and make excellent companion dogs.

Weight: 33–44 lb (15–20 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 16–19 in (41–48 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Double
Origin: Holland, Netherlands (18th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
Barking: Barks a lot
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Frequent grooming
Shedding: Sheds heavily
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Friendly Intelligent Lively Playful Watchful

Coat colours

Black, cream and gray

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	33–44 lb (15–20 kg)	33–44 lb (15–20 kg)
Height	17–19 in (43–48 cm)	16–18 in (41–46 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)