Those of us who chose a German Wolfspitz Keeshond will get a faithful friend, a sociable and loving children, able to get along with the whole family, as well as with other pets if they are in the house. The character of Keeshond is independent, and temperament is very active and alive. In the description of the Keeshond breed, one can read that these dogs are very useful to humans and are often used in rescue and patrol services. And even help doctors in sessions of psychotherapy. Dogs of the Keeshond breed have long been used to guard barges, boats, and hunting. These dogs are very intelligent and can also graze livestock, and very successfully. Keeshondy always feel the mood of the owner and can even hide for a while if the master is not in the spirit.
For the first time in our country, keeshond dogs appeared in the circus, due to the fact that they are very amenable to training. Educate and train these dogs from the very childhood. Because keeshondy are very active, they need to give more physical activity, a lot of walking and dealing with them.
Keeshond breed standards
This is a medium-sized dog. The height at the withers is about forty-five centimeters, weight about thirty kilograms. Color is very similar to the wolf, so the second name for this breed is Wolfspitz. Around the eyes of the Keeshond, characteristic "glasses" and a muzzle in them with a black mask, as if always smiling.
Keeshondy normally live both in a private house , and in the conditions of an ordinary small-sized apartment. They, in general, have good good health and live on average fifteen to seventeen years. Just watch closely the food of dogs: they tend to quickly gain excess weight, which negatively affects their health and mobility. Keeshond refers to quite expensive breeds of dogs. But they are so cute!