I wish I looked that cute in jail

You really WANT to look cute in jail?

well, fake jail XD

Ok... I'll let you slide this time. hehe

Woah, he's getting big!

He's about half grown now. He weighs 22.5 pounds and will eventually weigh about 40 pounds and be knee high at the shoulder. He's starting to calm down a bit from being a super hyper puppy. I don't think my crotch would last much longer as he loves to jump on it while I'm in bed.

>.< Ouch, though it does explain why you put him in "jail" :p Also, I didn't even know that breed got that big. I was expecting him to be more fur than anything else, kind of like a Pomeranian

He's a medium sized dog. There really aren't that many medium sized breeds. Most breeds are much smaller or much larger weight and size wise. Part of his training is his being content in his crate. He gets fed in a crate and most of the time his crate is left open for him to go in and out of as he pleases. When he finally gets shut in, it's not a big deal for him. The Keeshond breed is about 400+ years old. There actually may be some Pomeranian in their background. Keeshonden are a Dutch breed and are also known as the Dutch Barge Dog, or the Smiling Dutchman (they sometimes grin by pulling their lips back to show their teeth when happy). The breed is also considered the friendliest breed of dog and ranks #24 (tied with Collies) in intelligence. The ideal height for a male Keeshond is 18 inches at the shoulder.

Wow Lots of great information! I especially like the how you train with the crate, I'm wondering if that's what I should do with a German Shepard pup ( Any information on training them would be lovely by the way, in my very limited experience they tend to be to protective even to take to obedience classes ) I was also curious as to just how much the Keeshond breed sheds?

I don't allow any of my dogs to be protective. It's a dominance thing. If you have a good teacher, the obedience should not be an issue. German Shepherds are #2 on the intelligence scale, I think. I know that Border Collies are #1 and Poodles are #3. Keeshonden shed as much as any other breed. They have a major coat blow once, sometimes twice a year. If you groom them once a week, you can keep what is called a "rolling coat". That means that you don't get the blowing coat, but the coat isn't as thick as it could sometimes be. The thing I like about a Keeshond shedding as opposed to a German Shepherd shedding is that with a Keeshond, you can take a damp cloth and roll up the stray fur. A German Shepherd's fur is like little needles and sticks into cloth and carpet, making it actually much harder to remove.

As far as training is concerned, I am four time past president of the Shelby County Obedience Club (about 150 members) in Memphis, Tennessee. I am also court recognized as an expert in dog behavior in dog bite cases. When I was club president, our club helped the American Kennel Club set the standards for the Canine Good Citizen test. I have been helping to train dogs since 1992. I guess you can say I have some experience in the field.

* Bows to the all-wise Cutter Cat * You've been teaching since I was born so I would agree you do indeed have plenty of experience! I greatly appreciate the information too! German Shepards have always been a favorite of the family and we've all thought the protective attitude was a good thing, clearly if it's a dominance matter it should be addressed right from the start. Is there any obedience school here in Tennessee you would recommend over others?

You can always keep an eye open for an obedience trial in your area and contact the participants about a good obedience school. In Memphis, the Shelby County Obedience Club gives beginner obedience classes. It all depends upon your needs. If you have an aggressive animal, there are trainers that specialize in that, too. The obedience classes take about 6 to 8 weeks, so you need someone local. Obedience training is a lifetime thing. The saying in the obedience world is that if you aren't training your dog, your dog is training you.

oh wow you show dogs?! Thats awesome!!! Used to show cows :) Is showing dogs like...hard at all? Im sure it takes a long while to train them into doing what you want :) I have seen a dog show once and it was quite interesting how pampered the pups are o.o I mean they are so graceful when they walk though its just amazing to watch and take photos of

We (my spouse and I) show dogs in different venues. We show in obedience, agility, rally, and conformation. The first three are highly trained events. Conformation is what most folks think of as "dog show" showing. Conformation is to exhibit the breeding qualities of your dog as compared to the "perfect" dog of your breed. If your dog is closer to the standard than any other dogs, you can win Best in Show! If you really want to know more about the different types of dog shows, go to akc.org.

i actually thought it looked really interesting and for some reason i am finding myself wanting to try it out! Though thing is, i have never owned a dog in my life. I would LOVE to do a German Shepherd b/c god...they are such beautiful dogs <3 I love them so much! They are my favorite kind of dog and I hope to own one in the far future when i get home :)

If i can't find myself owning my own show calves then might as well try out a dog!

I would go to a dog show and try to talk to some of the exhibitors to find a mentor. Maybe they will even help train you to show dogs. My spouse used to show calves when she was much younger. I think I've only TOUCHED a cow like maybe twice in my lifetime.

What a cutie! So much cute! He's so fluffy! Looks like my pom.

Thanks. Keeshonden are known for their expressive faces.

Bahlong in Jail. Life sentences tu.

OMG it has been forever since I saw a Keesh!! So FLUFFY! One of my first breed loves! I just couldn't deal with all the grooming. So sweet. Keep us posted!

Will do!

Dawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Just wanna tape his mouth shut and hug him forever!

You would have to tape his mouth shut to keep him from eating your face. He's really not that bad, but still has a lot of puppy attitude in him.

awwwwww so cute

Thanks!

anytime

You own my absolute favorite dog breed ;u;

Yes, we show them in agility, obedience, conformation, and rally. We've owned this breed since 1986. They are so friendly and people oriented.

Oh gosh!

I used to have one growing up!
Wonderful dogs! A little stubborn but very loyal ;]


Hoping to own another one some day! ♥