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Non-Sportingmedium🌍 Netherlandscompanion and watchdog
Keeshond
Alert, friendly, outgoing, intelligent
Popularity
680
Barge watchdog with a smiling face; affectionate, attentive, and moderate in needs.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
abundant stand-off double coat with a lion-like ruff and plumed tail, black-tipped outer coat
Colors
gray, black and silver with cream undercoat
Male height
18–18 in
Female height
17–17 in
Male weight
35–45 lb
Female weight
30–40 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
1
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
4
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
5
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4
