Keeshond

These dogs are amazing. I have one of these dogs and she is SO smart, VERY cute, and just amazing with my family. This type of dog is very smart. I have read some horrible reviews about this breed, and those people are wrong. This is a very friendly family dog. What do you think about this breed?

The "GermanSpitz" or "WolfSpitz" is eager to learn and loves to please their master. They enjoy the families that share their space including other animals and children. Although they are alert to strangers they will seldom attack and become accepting to them once introduced. Because they are energetic, they need regular attention and exercise otherwise they will develop adverse behaviors. They require regular weekly brushing to keep the coat looking sharp and have minimal or no doggy odor.

Perfect dog ... for my personality. There are plenty of dogs I don't like, wouldn't get, yet people have those breeds and enjoy them. I think the match of dog temperament, needs, etc is unique to each family. For us, the only other breed I'd consider would be Samoyed. We had a Border Collie who was a submissive peeer, and a Samoyed who died of a bad heart early in his puppy stage. My sister has a Pomeranian, but loves all the Keeshonds she's known. I'm not going to own a little toy dog, or a dog without hair to run my hands through, or a big dog. Or a fierce watch dog like a pitbull or doberman. I don't want a beast. I don't want a poodle. I don't want a yappy little thing. I don't want a live in the backyard stinky dog (I've met many of those). I want a companion, to which Keeshond were bred for. I guess I like the challenge of a Keeshond and their independence (yet they are still obedient), willing to please dogs. They are easy to train, but they do have that impishness. ... Read more

We have had 6 keeshonds and would not want another breed. They are the greatest! They love to have attention and sleep on the furniture. Ours have never smelled - only when one was skunked. We feed our current kees Natural Balance fish and sweet potato or chicken and sweet potato and that has stopped their digestive problems. From start to finish I can one groomed (bathing, drying, brushing, clipping and nails in about 1 1/2 hours). Using a high powered dryer on them helps it blows the undercoat out and gets rid of any tangles. They are great watchdogs and if my husband is away they get between me and whoever is at the door. As far as I am concerned I wouldn't have any other breed.

I would not recommend this breed. I purchased a papered 9 week old Keeshond puppy and my mom got one at the same time. We have had these dogs for 3 and a half years, I got rid of mine once but the family got sick of him and I got him back. Starting when they're puppies they try to dominate you, I had mine in professional training at a very young age and even the trainer had his hands full. I spent oodles of money at the vet trying to figure out why he would pee at any given time all over my house, mainly when he would get excited and he's always excited. If one of my kids would say let's go outside and play he would pee his way all the way to the door, nice! This lasted until he about 18 months old with absolutely no medical reason for it. My mom's dog is so whiney, it drives everyone crazy. If she gets baby gated in the kitchen so she doesn't trample the kids and steal all their food (she does not respond to "NO" or being reprimanded, these dogs are either very stupid or very ... Read more

I was unaware Keeshonden had a reputation for being smelly! Ours (we are on K #5) only smell bad when they need a brushing; dead hair stuck in the coat gets smelly, and all they need is to have that brushed out, and then they smell fine again even without a bath.I would say the greatest thing about Keeshonden is the fact that they were bred to be family pets. Not working or hunting dogs, just friends to children, burglar alarms that bark their heads off at terrible intruders like the UPS man but normally do not bite, and snuggly.Don't let that lovely thick coat fool you: They do NOT belong outside. They belong in the house. Preferably on the couch. :o)The only downsides I can think of with Keeshonden is that they do need to be brushed. But that coat is so beautiful when it's cared for. It's a pleasure to brush your dog and see him or her looking so nice, it's not a burden. I should also note that Keesies have a reputation as being "smilers," which can be very startling if you have nev... Read more

Keeshonds is NOT the correct plural, Keeshonden is. They don't smell like people say they do nor do they shead a lot as some would say, but they do blow their coats twice a year. If a Keeshond smells or sheds a lot then it's because the owner isn't grroming them properly. Or, their diet isn't right. Anyhow, they're great dogs. Adaptable, eager to please, and forgiving. If anyone needs a place to discuss Keeshonden then they're welcome to come to KeesTalk, http://www.keestalk.net/forum. KeesTalk is a new discussion forum for Keeshond owners, breeders, exhibitors, rescuers, and everyone who loves the Keeshond. KeesTalk draws from a diverse group of international fanciers so discussions can get very interesting.

During the years I was growing up, we had 2 dogs, both Keeshonds. In retrospect, what's interesting to me is how different 2 dogs of the same breed but different sexes could be, at least in terms of their temperament. Our first Keeshond was a male named KiKu. KiKu was actually a very nice dog, but he liked to bark and snarl at people and could be quite intimidating when he wanted to be. When KiKu died, we got a female of the breed named Cookie. The personalities of KiKu and Cookie were as different as night and day. Cookie never barked, or snarled, and was as sweet-natured a dog as could be. It was a real tragedy when she died. I loved both of them, but Cookie was a truly gentle, sweet dog.

We lost our Keeshond of 12 years last July, a tragic event. We've only had 3 dogs in 30 years and even though I loved the other 2, our kees was something very special. Alert, smart, loving. What personalities these little dogs have. Just don't believe any breeder that tells you they don't have to be brushed. My wife and I had to take him to the groomer once a month and he was an indoor dog. He's been gone almost a year and I'm still picking up fur.

I have had several Keeshonds. Each one that I have had has never smelled (like other people have stated). They are washed, and if on a good diet have a mild scent to them, unlike most breeds. They are friendly, compassionate, and alert to the world. They would be prepared to be around you 24/7 and always obey. I love the breed. Matt W

okay okay...I'm not a big dog fan...I even had a Keeshond and pretty much despised the smelly mutt, but having said that...I can understand why people would love these dogs. 1- They are soft, fluffy, and cute as hell 2- They are super friendly and expect nothing in return. 3- They will never ever attack you, even a little kid can play rough with a keeshond and be fine. good dogs...I'd be a big fan if I wasn't a cat person instead.

Keeshonds are soft and fluffy and about as friendly as a dog can get. Mine was stupid and she smelled bad, but that is neither here nor there...as a whole, they are great dawgs :)