About the Breed
Descended from spitz stock, the ancestors of this breed were common sights as they guarded the barges on the Rhine and the Dutch canals. Keeshonds make excellent watchdogs and companions. They are believed to be named after two leaders of the Dutch Patriot Party, who adopted the breed as a symbol during the eighteenth century. Isolated examples of the breed appeared in England during the early 19th century but it was early in the present century that Mrs. Wingfield Digby brought some puppies over from Holland which aroused great interest. The breed now has many devotees in Great Britain and the U.S.A. They are wolf-grey in colour, with an attractive fluffy coat. The ruff around the neck is more prominent in adult dogs than puppies. Avoid using a check chain of any kind when training a Keeshond, as this may damage its ruff, a thorough daily grooming will be necessary to keep the coat in top condition, while proper training is required because these dogs can prove independent and strong-willed. Keeshonden are quite at home in the domestic environment, and can be relied upon as keen guards. Their bell-like bark is characteristic of the breed.
Height ideal height is 17-18 in (43-45.5 cm)
Weight 55-66 lb (25-30 kg)
Coat type/colour The dense, harsh offstanding body coat forms a ruff around the neck but is shorter on head and legs. The eyes have ‘spectacles’ of lighter hair. Colour wolf or ash grey with cream legs, feet and shadings. The body should be short and compact with a fox-like head. The feathered tail curls over the back.

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