KEESHOND

This Dutch breed receives the name of the rebel nicknamed Kees that fought against the house of Orange, and shares the background and age of the German Spitz. From Holland, it spread toward the North of Germany and, currently, it is very appreciated in several European countries and in the United States.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the KEESHOND
It has a short and solid body; its 43 to 50 cm in height and 27 to 33 kg in weight make it a medium sized dog whose main trait is its bushy and magnificent double fur. The upper coat, in different gray shades, is long, hollow and bulky, mostly in de chest and shoulder area, where it forms a beautiful collar, and in the tail, folded in an arch on the back. It is shorter in the face, where the darkest fur forms a defined mask.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the KEESHOND
This breed needs to be trained since they are very young to override a certain tendency they have to destroy any object in front of them. It adapts very well to socializing with people, especially with children, and with other animals, in Holland it can be seen at the home boats sharing their lives with their masters, as much as in any kind of apartment or flat. It is intelligent, fun and playful, in addition to being affectionate and selfless.

CUIDADOS Y EJERCICIO
The fact that it adapts to living in a flat doesn’t mean that we should forget its need for a lot of exercise, which for this dog is fundamental. It is the ideal partner for those who like to ride bicycles or run to keep in shape. Its fur requires deep brushing; once a week is enough for it to look at its best.