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The Keeshond At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Life Expectancy
12 - 15 yrs
Height Range
17 - 19 in
Weight Range
40 - 55 lbs
Colors
Gray, black, and cream mixed
Trainability
Good; very independently intelligent and requires patient training
With Children
Very good
With Animals
Generally good
Climate
Tolerates cold very well; sensitive to heat
Indoor/Outdoor
Needs to be wherever the family is
Exercise Reqd
Below average; daily walks or outdoor play is fine
Grooming Reqd
Weekly brushing; sheds heavily twice a year
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Keeshond Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Keeshond breeders:
Cardiac Evaluation - OFA
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
vonWillebrand's Disease (vWD) (factor antigen test)
Keeshond Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Keeshond:
Aberrant cilia
Canine Melanoma
Castration responsive dermatosis
Cataract
Conus septal defect
Cushings Disease
Diabetes mellitus
Ectropion
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Mitral Valve Defect
Pituitary Dwarfism
Portosystemic Shunt
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Pulmonic Stenosis
Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
von Willebrands Disease
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