14 Amazing Facts About The Keeshond

by Alka Polischuk

Keeshonds are excellent watchdogs, and will be quick to let you know if any strangers are around😃😃😃. Just don’t expect your Keeshond to do more than that😂😂.

#1 Keeshond is a fun-loving, outgoing, happy dog who smiles most of the time

#2 Keeshond hails from the Netherlands where he was named after the national hero

#3 The Keeshond, also known as the “Keeshonden”, “The Smiling Dutchman”, or “Dutch Barge Dog”

#4 He is a proud member of the Spitz family

#5 He also served as a very effective watchdog in and around the barges

#6 His closest relatives are thought to be the Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Finnish Spitz, Chow Chow, Pomeranians, and Norwegian Elkhound