Buyer question
How long does a Keeshond live?
Our Animal Library gives the Keeshond a lifespan of 12–15 years.
Source: the Keeshond page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Keeshond in the Animal Library
The detail
A Dutch spitz once kept as a watchdog on river barges, the Keeshond has a plush gray coat and dark markings around the eyes known as spectacles. Friendly, lively and people-focused, it is a family dog that loves company and sheds heavily.
- Best fit
- Families, cool climates
- Temperament
- Friendly, lively, alert
What to weigh
Keeshonden shed heavily, especially at seasonal coat blows. They bark to alert and do not like being left alone for long days.