German Spitz - Wolfspitz/Keeshond
Dutch Barge Dogs, Wolfspitz, Keeshond, German Spitz, Kees, "The Smiling Dutchman", Saksanpystykorva
The Keeshond has its roots in Netherlands, where it served as a watchdog on riverboats and barges and as a companion for Dutch families. The breed became a symbol of the Dutch Patriot political movement in the 18th century, named after Kees de Gyselaer, whose supporters favored the dog.
FCI Group
Spitz and Primitive Types
AKC Group
Non-Sporting
TKC Group
Utility
Country of Origin
DE
German Spitz - Wolfspitz/Keeshond
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Autoimmune and Allergies
FI
Skeletal and Muscular
Endocrine and Pancreas
Ataxia, Locomotor, and Epilepsy
Other Genetic Testing
UK
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Test Relevances
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
Von Willebrand Disease I
No Evidence
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