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The Keeshond has an arctic origin. In the eighteenth century the Keeshond was known as "a dog of the people." In its veins runs the blood of the Samoyed,Chow Chow, Finnish Spitz, Norwegian Elkhound, and Pomeranian. At the beginning of the French Revolution, it became the symbol of the Dutch Patriot political party who were led by the patriot Kees de Gyselaer. Gyselaer owned a dog named Kees, which gave the breed its name. The breed then suffered a long period of neglect. They were first introduced into the UK by Mrs. Wingfield-Digby and did not become popular again until 1920, when it arrived in the US. It became known as the Dutch Barge Dog, as it worked as a watch and guarddog on riverboats, barges and on farms. The Keeshond was recognized by the AKC in 1930.
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Which AKC group is the Keeshond in?
The Keeshond is in the AKC Non-sporting group.
Is the Pomeranian breed closely related to the Keeshond?
Yes, the Pomeranian breed is closely related to the Keeshond.
What is the average lifespan of a Keeshond?
The life span of a Keeshond is 12 - 14 years.
You have an eight year old keeshond and a eight month old keeshond so could you give your eight year old keeshond chocolate?
No way ! Chocolate is poisionous to dogs ! No matter how old!
What was the Otterhound first bred for?
They were first bred for hunting otters
What was the Plott Hound first bred for?
They were first bred for hunting.
What part of the animal kingdom does a Keeshond belong to?
It is a canine, origins along the branch from wolves > chow chow> spitz and keeshond.
What was the Shetland Sheepdog first bred for?
They were first bred to herd sheep.
What was the Spinone Italiano first bred for?
they were first bred as hunting dogs
What was the Sussex Spaniel first bred for?
They were first bred as hunting dog
What was the Tibetan Spaniel first bred for?
they were first bred as companion dogs.
What was the Australian Shepherd first bred for?
They were first bred to herd cattle.
