Keeshond
Medium dog breeds
Origin: | Netherlands |
Size Type: | Medium dog breeds |
Height: | 18-20 inches (46-52 cm) |
Weight: | 18 kg |
Form of ear: | V-shaped ears |
Form of a tail: | Tail wind |
Life span: | 12-14 years |
Japanese Site: | Keeshond |
Overview
Keeshond that the ancestor of the dog dog sledding for the northern system, are lovers in the Netherlands, became the mascot of lovers against the tyrants in the 18th century. Keeshond named, is also derived from the case de Gizeru was the header fields of the enthusiasts group. There was a time when it disappeared from that it is a symbol of anti-establishment, but breeding is continued eagerly between the farmers and the captain of the riverboat, and tries to save remains of original form this dog secretly, and family dog today it is loved as.
Characteristics
Length of withers height and body length is equal, tall short. The head of the wedge-shaped, I take the position of the ear triangle upright small high. With almond-shaped, dark brown eyes. Tight winding tail is carrying. Coat double coat. Long straight topcoat has extraction of cubic root away from the body. The undercoat, as thick hairs. The seal brown from black when it is born. And a cream from white to pale in a four month old. Marking appears between one and a half years old from 5 months.
Temperament
Friendly personality is a delicate affection. Family dog to the extent that it can be said with almost perfect. Carefully, it is also suitable for guard dog faithful, but also tends to approach a favor to anyone. I get along exceptionally and children.
Color
The undercoat of cream or gray, pale, and guard hair black and gray mixed. Tip of black enters the bristles. Limbs cream. The tail is in light gray, black enters the bristles. Marking such as glasses feature.
How to Care & How to Train
Rich coat so as not to pill, twice a week, I will do the brushing of about 45 minutes. Since there is a possibility to soften the coat, but does not need other than bathing.
Exercise
Exercise I need, but I also changing in the city.
Disease to be careful
Skin disease, diabetes, glaucoma, cataract, genuine epilepsy, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, skin diseases
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Four symptomology renal cortical hypoplasia, Farrow, mitral valve regurgitation
Inspection want to
Hip joint inspection, heart function tests