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keeshond (dict)
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Keeshond | eeshond | | lternative names | | {| align=center | | erman Spitz | | eutscher Wolfspitz | } | | ountry of origin | | a href="/encyclopedia/The-Netherlands" title="The Netherlands">The Netherlands | | lassification and breed standards | | {| align=center | FCI: | Group 5 Section 4 #97 | Stds | | a href="/encyclopedia/American-Kennel-Club" title="American Kennel Club">AKC: | Non-sporting | Stds | | a href="/encyclopedia/Australian-National-Kennel-Council" title="Australian National Kennel Council">ANKC: | Group 7 (Non-sporting) | Stds | | a href="/encyclopedia/Canadian-Kennel-Club" title="Canadian Kennel Club">CKC: | Group 6 (Non-sporting) | Stds | | a href="/encyclopedia/Kennel-Club-(UK)" title="Kennel Club (UK)">KC(UK): | Utility | Stds | | a href="/encyclopedia/New-Zealand-Kennel-Club" title="New Zealand Kennel Club">NZKC: | Non-sporting | Stds | | a href="/encyclopedia/United-Kennel-Club" title="United Kennel Club">UKC: | Northern Breeds | Stds | The Keeshond (pronounced KAY znd; plural: Keeshonden) is a medium-sized dog with a plush two-layer coat of grey and black fur with a 'ruff' and a curled tail, originating in the Netherlands. Its closest relative is the Pomeranian. Originally called the German Spitz, the name was officially changed to Keeshond in 1925. Appearance A member of the spitz group of dogs, the Kees is 17 to 18 inches (about 45 cm) tall and weighs 35 to 40 pounds (about 16 to 18 kg). History The Keeshond was named after the 18th-century Dutch patriot, Cornelius (Kees) de Gyselaer, leader of the Dutch rebellion against the House of Orange. The dog became the rebels' symbol, and when the House of Orange was returned to power, this wonderful breed almost disappeared. Luckily, the breed continued as a guard on Dutch barges. Later, in the 1920s, Baroness van Hardenbroeck took an interest in the breed and began to build it up again. The Keeshond was accepted for AKC registration in 1930. Now bred for many generations as a companion dog, the Keeshond easily becomes a loving family member. Temperament Keeshonds tend to be very playful, with quick reflexes and strong jumping ability. They are known by their loud distinctive bark.
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