Alice White
#16 The ancestors of the Keeshond were ordinary yard dogs that lived in kennels, or even generally under the walls of sheds.
Today, “smiling Dutchmen” are more often kept in homes since it is easier to maintain their glamorous image. The only nuance that will have to be taken into account is the poor tolerance of high temperatures by animals. Having lived for too long in the damp climate of Holland and Foggy Albion, the Keeshond have managed to adapt to it and now prefer a pleasant coolness to the heat. By the way, this is another reason why it is undesirable to keep a dog in a city apartment - four-legged friends are demanding not only for the freedom of space but also for the temperature regime, which in such rooms is difficult to adjust to the desired level of Keeshond.
#17 The coat of barge dogs acts as a natural thermoregulator, thanks to which the animals do not freeze on cool days and do not overheat in the heat.
However, if the condition of the hair is not monitored, it quickly loses its magical properties. In particular, the keeshond needs combing, without which his coat accumulates excess fat and gets dirty, thereby preventing air circulation in the wool layers. On the other hand, wolf spitz relatives practically do not form tangles, and this is already a significant plus for owners who do not want to burden themselves with the daily care of a four-legged rascal.
#18 Keeshondam haircuts are contraindicated, since they change the structure of the hair and expose the undercoat, making the body more vulnerable
An exception is made only for elderly individuals, which, due to their age, suffer more from high temperatures. True, you should not get too carried away here, and in general, it is wiser to choose a lion's "hairstyle" for the dog that preserves the breed characteristics of appearance. For young and healthy animals, hair is not shortened, but for hygienic reasons, the hairs are cut between the fingers and around the anal area.
