Since the Keeshond was bred as a watchdog for the canal barges in Holland, it will want to warn you when unfamiliar folks approach. You need to be prepared for the fact a Keeshond can be yappy . The Keeshond's beautiful, distinctive coat necessarily requires some care. It should be brushed weekly and bathed every few months. The Keeshond Rescue Effort consists of volunteers who have had many years of experience in Keeshonden and are active in the national and regional Keeshond clubs.
Puppies are fun, but they are a great deal of work.
If this doesn't make sense in terms of your current lifestyle, you might think of a rescue. Most rescue Keeshonden are older and therefore housebroken and past the chewing age. Nevertheless, the older Keeshond temperament remains loving and gentle and responds well to changes, adapting easily to new surroundings. When you adopt a Keeshond from the Rescue Committee, the health, temperament, and general behavioral characteristics of the dog will have been checked out. You will have a good idea of the personality of your future companion.