Keeshond
Puppy
Fully Grown
The Keeshond is a gorgeous looking dog with its fluffy coat, smallish head, button eyes and cute little ears. Their coats are silver-grey with black tinted ends, which makes them look something like a cross between a wolf and a fox!
They love attention and affection from their family and do well as a companion dog for large families. The more they can be part of a larger family environment, the happier they will be, so we don’t recommend this breed for a single person household.
Keeshonds are great with children of any age. When raised together from puppyhood, they will enjoy snuggling up and relaxing on the couch with the kids, and the kids will love the warm furry blanket that their Keeshond provides!
They are brave little dogs that make excellent watchdogs. They have lots of character and spunk and are very alert but have no tendency to be aggressive. They will bark when an intruder is near the house, but will most likely lick them and beg for food once they enter the house.
Their other hobby is eating, and they enjoy food as much as a 5-star chef! They have the tendency to beg and eat and eat until you have to stop them.
| Weight: | 14-18 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 13-15 years |
| Coat: | Long |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | average |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Keeshond from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Keeshond to adopt:
To help your rescued Keeshond to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Keeshond from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
