The Keeshond | The Breed That Really Does (Make You) Smile!
Discover the Keeshond’s versatile charm. Dive into Mary Ellen Meyer’s expertise on this outgoing breed and its unique traits!
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The Keeshond is a square, sturdy companion descending from the same ancient stock as other spitz types, such as Pomeranians and Samoyeds. Typically “spitzy,” Keeshonden have a foxy face, pointed ears, an abundant coat, and a plumed tail carried high over the back. A unique breed characteristic—and one of the most charming hallmarks in all dogdom—is the “spectacles.” These shadings and markings around the eyes give the impression that a Kees is wearing designer eyewear. The specs draw attention to an alert, intelligent expression.
Discover the Keeshond’s versatile charm. Dive into Mary Ellen Meyer’s expertise on this outgoing breed and its unique traits!
Margaret Bissell is the breeder behind Keepsake Keeshonden. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, puppies, and much more!
Joanne Reed is the breeder behind Windrift Keeshonden.Read about the kennel’s beginnings, puppies, and much more!
Jeri Kissling is the breeder behind Allante Keeshonden. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, puppies, and much more!
Joanne Reed is the breeder behind the Windrift Keeshond. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, champions, dogs, puppies, and more!
Insights from an Owner Handler, Jeri Kissling. Read about her opinions on various topics about dog handling in the modern show ring.
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While purebred Keeshond owners and breeders always knew that their dogs were eager to please and learned things quickly, it was not until
Dan Sayers is the Editor-in-Chief of SHOWSIGHT digital and print publications. He received a B.S. from Drexel University where he studied interior architectural design. His professional career has allowed him to develop his planning, problem-solving, and project management skills, which were employed in the office, educational, and financial sectors. While working as a project manager, he earned a Graphic Design Certificate from the University of the Arts and began creating ads for many of America’s top-winning show dogs. Through this work, Dan became Editor-in-Chief of the nation’s first online-only dog show publication. His current role expands on this experience and broadly extends to cover the sport of dogs in Companion and Performance events as well as all aspects of Conformation.
Dan is a long-time member of the Irish Water Spaniel Club of America and is the organization’s current AKC Delegate and Archivist/Historian, as well as a club-approved Breed Mentor. From 2000-2010, he was the club’s AKC Gazette Columnist. He breeds Irish Water Spaniels under the Quiet Storm prefix and has judged the IWSCA National Specialty Sweepstakes twice. Dan is a member of the Morris and Essex Kennel Club as well as the Dog Writers Association of America, which recognized his illustrations in the award-winning canine compendium, the Encyclopedia of K-9 Terminology.
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