Dog of the Month – Keeshond

Hey everybody! Welcome back to Dogroll!
Since it is February now and Valentine’s Day is coming up pretty soon, I chose for the Dog of the Month to be the Keeshond because they are very loving and affectionate dogs. (By the way, it’s pronounced KAZE-hond, and the plural form is Keeshonden.)

The Keeshond is the national dog of Holland. And like I said before, he is very sweet, loving, and lovable. They make great family dogs because they enjoy playing with other animals and kids. And they are the perfect size: not too small or too large, but medium, which I think is the perfect size for a family dog! They are also smart and are fast learners, as long as you train them gently. A quick, fast-paced walk or a slow, long walk and playtime is all they need for exercise. If you’re looking for a fun-loving family dog, the Keeshond may be the perfect one for you!

The Keeshond has a thick double coat that is a mix of black, gray, and cream. The plume (the fluffy top part) of his tail is pale colored, the underside of it is cream, and the tip is black. Keeshonden also have circles around their eyes called “spectacles,” which is common for their breed.

I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about this Dog of the Month!

-Zariya

P.S. By the way, I just wanted to share with you a little bit about one of the two books that we are going to release soon. This book is the first in an exciting new series about a team of kids who are passionate about dogs and want to help any and every dog in need. In this first book, the kids’ mission is to shut down a puppy mill in their town and, at the same time, try to save a shelter puppy who is going to be euthanized in a week. I will be announcing it on this blog to let you know when the book is available, so be sure to stay tuned to the Dogroll for more updates!

Fun Fact!
Did you know that white dogs, especially ones with blue eyes, are more likely to be deaf than other dogs? For example, Dalmatians are more prone to deafness than other dog breeds because their coats are mostly white, and some have blue eyes. But don’t worry! Deaf dogs can still obey commands by learning to respond to hand signals and sign language.

featured photo credit: E_Bass Keeshond Snowface via photopin (license)

bottom photo credit: Svenska Mässan Grupp 5 KEESHOND, DK UCH NO UCH NO V-14 NORD UCH SE UCH Infinity’s Ticket to The Top via photopin (license)