keeshond

Silver-coated barge dog

A keeshond is a medium-sized dog breed with a thick gray and black double coat, pointed ears, and a distinctive "spectacles" marking around the eyes.

Originally bred as a watchdog and companion on Dutch barges, the keeshond is known for its alert, affectionate temperament.

The plural is keeshonden or keeshonds.

Our keeshond announces every visitor with enthusiastic barking.

spitz

Arctic

Earth's northernmost zone

Akita · Shiba Inu · pointed ears · curled tail · thick coat · primitive

appearance

fluffy

Soft and light-textured

black · spectacles · ruff · cream · markings · mane · feathering · undercoat · shedding · grooming

Dutch

Netherlands

Northwestern European constitutional monarchy

canal · national symbol · polder · dyke · houseboat · waterway · riverboat · watchdog · mascot · heritage

companion

loyalty

Faithful commitment to another

family · watchdog · alert · friendly · devoted · playful · shadow · household · sociable · gentle

breed

spitz

Wedge-headed northern breed

  • canineOf or like dogs
  • petDomesticated household companion
  • puppyJuvenile canine

purebred · AKC · kennel club · show dog · pedigree · breeder · litter · whelp · conformation · standard

Opposites
size within spitz breeds

keeshondPomeranian

Compact spitz-type toy breed

Alaskan Malamute

coat type and appearance

keeshondgreyhound

Sleek, fast-running breed

whippet · boxer · Doberman

Family

keen

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G