Keeshond
“The Fluffy Doorbell with a Heart of Gold (and a Built-in Drama Alarm)”
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Personality
Imagine if a teddy bear and a security system had a baby—that's the Keeshond. With a dramatic ruff that screams “I woke up like this,” and eyes that follow your every move like a soap opera detective, the Keeshond is the quintessential fluffy extrovert. They don’t just bark—they narrate your life. A package at the door? Bark. A squirrel in the yard? Bark. You looked at the fridge? BARK.
Despite their vocalizations, they’re pure joy wrapped in fluff. They love children, guests, and anyone within petting distance. Their sense of humor is rivaled only by their dramatic flair—don't be surprised if yours flops down with a sigh after being told “no more treats.” They’re excellent in apartments, provided you enjoy impromptu alerts and being shadowed like a celebrity.
Training is easy as long as you keep things positive. Just remember to budget time for brushing… and brushing… and brushing. But in exchange, you get a walking cuddle factory with a built-in comedy routine and a volume setting permanently stuck on “enthusiastic.”
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The Keeshond is affectionate, alert, and charming—with a distinct flair for being vocal. These puffballs are known for their loyalty, friendliness with kids and strangers, and clown-like personality. Moderate energy means they’ll happily join your adventures… and then supervise them loudly. They thrive on human connection, adapt well to smaller living spaces, and need regular brushing to maintain that glorious cloud of fur. They’re clever, eager, and born watchdogs—but in the friendliest, fuzziest form possible.
If you haven't already check out our awesome blog series about success and messy failures of trying to train a dog, And the lessons learnt along the way in The Bark Side Chronicles.
