iDog Breed Number: CB141
Original: Netherlands, Germany
Personality:
Energy Level: Somewhat Active; Keeshonden appreciate several walks a day, the better to make new friends and explore new places
Good With Children: Yes
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Eager To Please
Height: 45.7 cm (male), 43.2 cm (female)
Weight: 15.9-20.4 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Keeshond
from AKC
Other Name: Dutch Barge Dog; Smiling Dutchman; German Spitz; Deutscher Wolfspitz; Wolfspitz;
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | HSF4 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
| Cutaneous asthenia | may be inherited | ||
| Diabetes mellitus | have an increased incidence | ||
| Glaucoma | ADAMTS10 NEB ADAMTS17 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
| Growth hormone-responsive dermatosis; adrenal sex hormone responsive dermatosis | have an increased incidence | ||
| Hip dysplasia | Most Important | ||
| Idiopathic epilepsy | have an increased incidence | ||
| Patent ductus arteriosus | have an increased incidence | ||
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Tetralogy of Fallot | have an increased incidence | ||
| Ventricular septal defect | have an increased incidence |