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Keeshond: A Medium-Sized Dog from the Netherlands
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Netherlands, Germany
The Keeshond is a medium-sized dog associated with the Netherlands, with origins also listed in Germany. Its plush, two-layer coat is silver and black, with a ruff and a curled tail. Its closest relatives are German spitzes, including the Großspitz, Mittelspitz, Kleinspitz, and Pomeranian.
What the Keeshond is
The Keeshond is a medium-sized dog from the Netherlands. Its origins are also listed in Germany.
Where it began
For an overview of dog breeds from the Netherlands, the Keeshond is one of the breeds associated with that country. Germany also appears in its recorded origins.
Recognizable features
Its plush, two-layer coat combines silver and black fur and includes a ruff; the tail is curled.
The Keeshond belongs among dog breeds related to German spitzes. Named close relatives include the Großspitz, Mittelspitz, and Pomeranian.
Points to keep in mind
The Keeshond is medium-sized, so it is neither a toy-sized nor a giant breed. Its origin is connected with both the Netherlands and Germany.
Pricing
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Who may want another breed
People seeking a very small or very large dog should look beyond the Keeshond's medium size. Those wanting a breed tied to one country may also prefer another choice.
Verdict
Choose the Keeshond if you want a medium-sized dog with a plush silver-and-black coat, a ruff, and a curled tail. Its Dutch identity and German spitz connections give it a clear place in breed histories.
What stands out
- Medium-sized build
- Silver-and-black two-layer coat
- A ruff in its coat
- Curled tail
- Linked to German spitz relatives
Worth knowing
- Not a toy-sized breed
- Not a giant breed
- Origins include both the Netherlands and Germany
Suits
- People interested in a medium-sized Dutch dog
- Those drawn to German spitz relatives
- Readers seeking a silver-and-black ruff and curled tail
Think twice if
- You want a very small or very large dog
- You prefer a breed tied to only one recorded country
In short
The Keeshond is a medium-sized dog with a plush, silver-and-black two-layer coat, a ruff, and a curled tail. It is chiefly associated with the Netherlands, while Germany is also part of its recorded origin story. Its closest relatives are German spitzes, including several size varieties and the Pomeranian. If you need a very small or very large dog, its medium size points elsewhere.
Questions
Where does the Keeshond come from?
The Keeshond is associated with the Netherlands. Its recorded origins also include Germany.
What does a Keeshond look like?
The Keeshond is medium-sized and has a plush two-layer coat of silver-and-black fur, along with a ruff and curled tail.
What breeds are closely related to the Keeshond?
Its closest relatives are German spitzes. Examples include the Großspitz, Mittelspitz, Kleinspitz, Zwergspitz, and Pomeranian.
Is the Keeshond a dog breed?
Yes. The Keeshond is a dog breed.
How large is a Keeshond?
The Keeshond is described as medium-sized.
More dog breeds from Netherlands
Dutch Tulip Dog Netherlands Photo: Sietske van Maanen · Public domain 
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Keeshond — dancing with wolves · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Drentse Patrijshond — Eric Broeksma · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dutch Shepherd — Teunie · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dutch Smoushond — Jovare · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dutch Tulip Dog — Sietske van Maanen · Public domain · file page
- Kooikerhondje — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Saarloos wolfdog — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Schapendoes — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Wetterhoun — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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