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Distinctive Characteristics Of The Keshond Dog

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Breed Report
Erin Connelly
October 3rd 2014
Monica Tighe
Veterinary Technician
St. Clair College

Keeshond
CKC classification
The Keeshond dog is classified as non-sporting.
Origin
The Keeshond originated in the Netherlands in the eighteenth century.
Use
When the Keeshond first originated, they were used as guard/watch dogs and as companion dogs on farms, riverboats and barges. That landed them with the nickname the ‘Dutch barge dog’. They have also been known to occasionally be used as herding and hunting dogs but in today’s society we recognize them as companion dogs.
Appearance
The Keeshond is a medium sized, sturdy dog that measures between 17 – 18 inches (43 – 46cm) at the shoulder. They can weigh between 35 – 45 pounds, …show more content…

They are said to have an owl like look because of their ears as well as their round heads and big beady eyes. They typically weigh between 5.5 – 13.2 pounds. The Scottish Fold has a dense, soft coat and they are recognized in an assortment of colours. They can also be shorthaired or longhaired.
Distinctive Characteristics
The most distinctive characteristic of the Scottish fold is their ears. A lot of people are interested in this breed because of the unique characteristic of the fold in their ears. However, although the majority of Scottish Folds come this way, there is a chance that they can have perfectly straight ears. In fact, all Scottish Fold kittens have straight ears. They typically do not begin to fold down until 3 weeks of age. This breed is a very affectionate cat and they make great family pets. They love human interaction and you will usually find them close to their owners.
Veterinary Notes
One of the major health concerns for the Scottish fold begins at breeding them. One parent must have the ‘folded ear’ gene and one must not. If there are 2 genes than this cat can suffer from congenital osteodystrophy which causes deformities. Other issues include polycystic kidney disease and cardio

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