Give thoughtful opinions of Keeshonds. Are they clean? Barkers or restrained? Good pets?

Answer 1

Keeshonds
What's good about 'em
What's bad about 'em

There are energetic Keeshonds, and placid Keeshonds.
Hard-headed Keeshonds, and sweet-natured Keeshonds.
Serious Keeshonds, and good-natured goofballs.
Introverted Keeshonds, and Keeshonds who love everyone.

If you acquire a Keeshond puppy, you can't know for sure what he or she will grow up to be like. Because a good number of purebred puppies do NOT grow up to conform to the "norm."


Now let's look at some common characteristics for this breed...


If you want a dog who...



Is a medium-sized "spitz" (a dog with a wolf-like face, prick ears, curled tail, and thick coat)
Is easier to live with (less dominant, less mischievous) than most other spitzes
Needs only moderate exercise
Is polite with strangers
Is peaceful with other pets
A Keeshond may be right for you.



If you don't want to deal with...



"Separation anxiety" (destructiveness and barking) when left alone too much
Suspiciousness or fearfulness when not socialized enough
Stubbornness (mind of his own)
Barking
Lots of brushing and combing
Heavy shedding
A Keeshond may not be right for you.



If I were considering a Keeshond...


My major concerns would be:


Separation anxiety. More than most other breeds, Keeshonds need a great deal of companionship and do not like being left alone for more than a few hours. They tend to express their unhappiness through destructive chewing and barking. If you work all day, this is not the breed for you.

Providing enough socialization. Keeshonds need extensive exposure to people and to unusual sights and sounds. Otherwise their natural caution can become shyness or suspiciousness, which are difficult to live with and could even lead to defensive biting.

Mind of their own. Keeshonds are not Golden Retrievers. They are more willing to work with you than some other spitzes, but they do have an independent mind of their own and can be stubborn and manipulative. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say.


Barking. Keeshonds are often too quick to sound the alarm at every new sight and sound. You have to be equally quick to stop them. Keeshonds should NEVER be left outside in your yard, unsupervised. To make matters worse, some Keeshonds have high-pitched barks that can set your teeth on edge.

Grooming. Without frequent brushing and combing, Keeshonds become a matted mess.

Heavy shedding. Keeshonds shed a LOT. You'll find hair and fur all over your clothing, upholstery, carpeting, under your furniture, on your countertops -- even in your food. Frequent vacuuming will become a way of life. Make sure you're REALLY up for this.


If you're considering an adult Keeshonds...


There are plenty of adult Keeshonds who have already proven themselves NOT to have negative characteristics. If you find such an adult, don't let "typical breed negatives" worry you.

When you acquire a puppy, you're acquiring potential -- what he one day will be. So "typical breed characteristics" are very important. But when you acquire an adult, you're acquiring what he already IS.

Answer 2

Keeshonds, or Keeshonden as they are correctly called in plural, are one of the best dogs you can own. They are people friendly, family oriented, and loveable. They are loyal, will protect you, and also tend to bark as they were barge dogs in Holland; hired to protect family and cargo on the ships. They do not like to be left alone a lot as they are social, but they are easily trained and amazingly enough, do not shed much. The Keeshond Club of America is one of the most responsible clubs to belong to, most Keeshond breeders carefully check out the homes of those wishing to obtain one: they want their breed to be happy and to avoid overbreeding.

Answer 3

Like any dog, Keeshonds are needing to be loved and trained right. They are perfect pets as far as I have seen and came across...my sister has one, and he is very well mannered and very clean. He barks to protect the home when he feels that there is no need for someone to be in his area. I would say its just the way that they are brought up and raised that would make them who they are, just like kids and other dogs.

Answer 4

Very very loyal. Must be brushed often and thoroughly. Had to shave mine in the summer time, his coat was so thick. Mine was a barker, but only when provoked. Overall, he was a great dog.

Answer 5

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