What is the average weight of a Keeshond?

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What is the average weight of a Keeshond?​

The average height of a mature Keeshond (over 2 years old) is 17″ for females and 18″ for males. The weight is ideally between 36 and 40 pounds. Except during the time of shedding, the keeshond coat is fairly easy to care for.

What is a Keeshond dog?​

The original Keeshond probably descended from the same arctic strains that produced the samoyed, spitz and Norwegian elkhound. The dog’s gentleness and devotion suggest that he was never intended as a hunting dog, but rather as a companion. Today, the Keeshond continues to be regarded as a loyal house pet and an outgoing “people dog.”
How big do Keeshond cats get?
Keeshonden appear larger than they really are because of their full, thick coat. The average height of a mature Keeshond (over 2 years old) is 17″ for females and 18″ for males. The weight is ideally between 36 and 40 pounds. Except during the time of shedding, the keeshond coat is fairly easy to care for.

Can a Keeshond be left outside in cold weather?​

A keeshond is most happy if allowed to live in the home with the family, his “pack.” The ideal situation, of course, is one in which the dog can come in and out of the house on its own, through a dog door. Keeshonden can remain outside in cold weather, but appropriate shelter should be provided.

What is the Keeshond like as a dog?​

Compared to other breeds in the “spitz” family, the Keeshond is quieter, more sensible, and less dominant. Bright, cheerful, and lively, the Keeshond needs moderate exercise, but more importantly, he needs companionship.
Do Keeshonds bark a lot?
Barking. Keeshonds make keen watchdogs, but that means they are often too quick to sound the alarm at every new sight and sound. You have to be equally quick to stop them. To make matters worse, some Keeshonds have high-pitched barks that can set your teeth on edge.
Mind of their own. Keeshonds are more willing to listen to you than some other spitzes. Yet they still 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. To teach your Keeshond to listen to you, “Respect Training” is mandatory.