How long does a Keeshond live?

The Keeshond has a life span of 12–15 years.

How big does a Keeshond get?

Adults weigh 15–20 kg. Height ranges from 41–48 cm.

Is the Keeshond hypoallergenic?

No, the Keeshond is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Keeshond

Non-Sporting Group

Height 43–48 cm 41–46 cm
Weight 15–20 kg
Life span 12–15 years
Exercise 60 min/day

friendly
alert
intelligent
playful
lively
watchful

The Keeshond is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group. It comes from Netherlands, Holland (18th century). Adults weigh 15–20 kg. It stands 41–48 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Keeshond is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in the Netherlands for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, friendly, and playful, and make excellent companion dogs.

Group: Non-Sporting Group
Origin: Netherlands, Holland (18th century)
Coat: medium double · gray, black, and cream
Also known as: Dutch Barge Dog, Smiling Dutchman, Wolfspitz, Chien Loup, and Kees
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: df58876a-a3b9-4737-8b0e-90b422e9aa6b

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Keeshond. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from ukcdogs.com akc.org en.wikipedia.org hillspet.com

Keeshond FAQ

How long does a Keeshond live?: The Keeshond has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Keeshond get?: Adults weigh 15–20 kg. Height ranges from 41–48 cm.
Is the Keeshond hypoallergenic?: No, the Keeshond is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Keeshond in?: The Keeshond is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group.

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Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/df58876a-a3b9-4737-8b0e-90b422e9aa6b"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/df58876a-a3b9-4737-8b0e-90b422e9aa6b/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.