Overview
Average lifespan
Keeshonds live from 10 to 14 years of age.
Average height & weight
44cm to 46cm
16kg to 25kg
Care requirements
Breed personality, characteristics & temperament
Keeshonds are loving, gentle and loyal dogs. They can occasionally be stubborn, but they learn quickly and make an outstanding family companion and watchdog suitable for both children and adults. As a breed, they are extremely adaptable, and instinctively clean in their personal habits. Keeshonds can be very noisy if left alone for long periods outside, as they believe they are part of the family and want to be with you.
Compatibility with other pets
Keeshonds get on exceptionally well with other dogs.
Care requirements
Keeshonds have a dense, harsh, odourless coat that consists of two layers – a soft thick undercoat through which grows the longer, harsher guard hair. Both coats inhibit dirt from penetrating to the skin and so bathing is rarely needed. In hot and humid weather when most Keeshonds loll in their personal dirt dugouts, or when they are shedding, a bit of extra care and possibly a bath may be in order. Check the dog's toenails and claws regularly and carefully trim the hair on the bottom of the feet so they are flush with the pads.
