Height: male: 18 in. (17-19 in acceptable); female: 17 in. (16-18 in acceptable) Weight: male: about 45 lbs.; female: about 35 lbs. Life Span: 12-14 years
The Keeshond is a natural, handsome dog who resembles the spitz of the northern breeds with his richly plumed tail that curls over his back and his thick coat. His sharp clear bark makes him a good watch dog but he doesn't have a mean bone in his body and is an affectionate and loving companion. In Holland he was called the "smiling Dutchman" for his perpetual good-natured grin.
