Friday, May 4, 2018

Traits Of Keeshond Puppies To Consider Before Buying

By Jennifer Stevens


If you are looking for a companion breed that is a people-lover, loyal to the family and willing to go along with any family activities this breed is for you. Keeshond puppies are just such a dog, as well as being very intelligent and alert. There may be no greater dog as a pet. They are not work dogs, but rather companions and loyal family dogs.

The Keeshond is a very handsome, medium-sized dog. He has a thick coat, which makes him partial to cool weather. He enjoys indoors under the air conditioner in warm weather. His coat is gray, black and cream with a beautiful, large fluffy tail. He is not much of a guard dog, as he will befriend anyone his owner exposes him to.

If you are looking for a convenient dog that can be put out in the backyard and left on his own, this is not the breed you want. He is a very companionable dog who wants a close interaction with his family. He must be an indoor dog that lives with the family. When left alone, he becomes bored and begins to bark incessantly.

The overthrow of a political party brought about the disapproval of this breed. Most were destroyed, with very few survivors. This scarcity continued until 1905 until they were again discovered. A young English girl found them and convinced her parents to take two of them back to England. They were the beginning of the breed that was recognized in 1926.

A baroness was responsible for the revival of this breed in Holland. She came upon them being bred among common people on the river and farms and became entranced with them. She began breeding them herself and promoting them through Europe. This led to the formation of the Dutch Keeshond Club in 1939, bringing the breed into vogue again. This led to the Keeshond being registered with the American Kennel Club and the formation of the Keeshond Club of America.

Keeshonds are medium-sized breeds, weighing from about 35 to 45 pounds. The have a outgoing personality, befriending all. He has no desire to hunt nor for any type job. He is just interested in being a special friend. He is highly intelligent and trainable. His intelligence can sometimes cause him to be a little mischievous, but still with good canine manners.

Though your puppy is a very sociable animal, it is important to expose him early to lots of people and experiences. A puppy kindergarten class can meet this need, in addition to inviting friends over regularly and taking him to dog parks, pet stores that allow dogs, and on neighborhood walks. These walks benefit both you and your dog.

The breed is basically healthy, but is prone to several health problems. Addison's is one serious disease from which they suffer. It is the insufficiency of adrenal hormones. Early stages are vague, being poor appetite, vomiting, and lethargy. Later progression involves the heart and leads to death. Hip dysplasia is an inherited disease and is common with this breed. They should never be bred if they suffer from this. This involves the hip and thigh not fitting tightly and causing pain and lameness. There are other diseases less common. When buying a puppy be sure it is tested to be free of these diseases.




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