Saturday, 5 May 2018

Traits Of Keeshond Puppies To Consider Before Buying

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By Jennifer Stevens


If you are looking for a companion breed that is a people-lover, loyal to the family and willing to go along with any family activities this breed is for you. Keeshond puppies are just such a dog, as well as being very intelligent and alert. There may be no greater dog as a pet. They are not work dogs, but rather companions and loyal family dogs.

A medium-sized dog with a thick, handsome coat in three colors, he is very beautiful but doesn't tolerate hot weather well. He prefers cooler weather or lying under the air conditioner in warmer weather. He has a large, beautiful tail that matches his coat, giving him a very regal look. Because he is so friendly, he doesn't make a very good guard dog.

This breed of dog is not one you can put out in the backyard and forget. You can't just leave him food and water and think he will be okay. He won't. He is a very social dog and desires to be interactive with the family. He has to live inside with his family members. When left alone for a prolonged time, he starts to bark and become very disruptive.

The keeshond fell into disregard when a political party that supported the breed was defeated. They were generally destroyed on a wide scale basis. In 1905 they became into favor again when a young girl convinced her parents to take two puppies to England with her. This was the start of the breed in England, when they had become popular in 1926.

The breed was revived in Holland when a baroness discovered the breed and began to breed her own. She promoted them across Europe. Eventually the Dutch Keeshond Club was formed in 1939, which helped to bring the breed back into popularity. This was also the year the Keeshond became popular in America, with a couple of Keeshond Clubs being formed.

Keeshonds are medium-sized breeds, weighing from about 35 to 45 pounds. The have a outgoing personality, befriending all. He has no desire to hunt nor for any type job. He is just interested in being a special friend. He is highly intelligent and trainable. His intelligence can sometimes cause him to be a little mischievous, but still with good canine manners.

Though your puppy is a very sociable animal, it is important to expose him early to lots of people and experiences. A puppy kindergarten class can meet this need, in addition to inviting friends over regularly and taking him to dog parks, pet stores that allow dogs, and on neighborhood walks. These walks benefit both you and your dog.

Though the breed is basically a healthy one, they do have some specific health issues. Two that are hereditary are Addison's and hip dysplasia. Addison's is a lack of sufficient adrenal hormones. Early stages show as poor appetite and vomiting, with lethargy. It can evolve to the heart and cause ultimate death. Hip dysplasia is a lack of tight fit between the hip and thigh. This can cause pain and lameness. Since these two are hereditary, these animals should never be bred. There are less common diseases, that can cause less trouble. However, when buying a puppy, be sure to have it tested for these two diseases, plus any others reasonably suspected.




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