Keeshond is an English word with synonyms like spitz. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Keeshond meaning
A spitz bred in the Netherlands and Germany, characterized by a fluffy coat of silver and black fur.
Synonyms of Keeshond
Using Keeshond
- The main meaning on this page is: A spitz bred in the Netherlands and Germany, characterized by a fluffy coat of silver and black fur.
- Useful related words include: spitz.
- In the example corpus, keeshond often appears in combinations such as: the keeshond, keeshond as, keeshond is.
Context around Keeshond
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 8 start, 6 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 18 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Keeshond
- In this selection, "keeshond" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 21.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, netherlands, wolfspitz, color, puppy, short and easily stand out and add context to how "keeshond" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a little keeshond puppy keeshonden and accept the keeshond as a. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "keeshond" sits close to words such as aav, abdicating and abductor, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with keeshond
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Guide to Owning a Keeshond. (5 words)
The Keeshond was accepted for AKC registration in 1930. (9 words)
Training The Keeshond is very bright in work and obedience. (10 words)
Description Appearance A member of the spitz group of dogs, the Keeshond in American Kennel Club (AKC) standard is convert to convert tall and convert ± convert in the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) standard and weighs convert to convert. (38 words)
It usually takes 2 weeks for the 'blow' to complete, in order for new undercoat to begin growing back in. A Keeshond should never be shaved, as their undercoat provides a natural barrier against heat and cold. (37 words)
The Dutch Barge Dog Club of England was formed in 1925 by Mrs. Wingfield-Digby and accepted into the British Kennel Club in 1926, when the breed and the club were renamed to Keeshond. (34 words)
Example sentences (18)
Despite intense lobbying the FCI would not accept the Keeshond as a separate breed since it viewed the Wolfspitz and Keeshond as identical.
In the Netherlands, "keeshond" is the term for German Spitzes that encompass them all from the toy or dwarf (Pomeranian) to the Wolfspitz (Keeshond).
Because of this, some breeders wonder whether the Keeshond should be bred for colors other than grey.
Color Keeshond at a dog show The colour should be a mixture of grey and black and some white as well.
Description Appearance A member of the spitz group of dogs, the Keeshond in American Kennel Club (AKC) standard is convert to convert tall and convert ± convert in the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) standard and weighs convert to convert.
Guide to Owning a Keeshond.
Health A little Keeshond puppy Keeshonden are generally a very healthy breed.
If frequent brushing is too much effort, it is better to choose another breed rather than clip the Keeshond short.
It usually takes 2 weeks for the 'blow' to complete, in order for new undercoat to begin growing back in. A Keeshond should never be shaved, as their undercoat provides a natural barrier against heat and cold.
Now bred for many generations as a companion dog, the Keeshond easily becomes a loving family member.
Temperament 7-week-old Keeshond puppy Keeshonden tend to be very playful, with quick reflexes and strong jumping ability.
The Dutch Barge Dog Club of England was formed in 1925 by Mrs. Wingfield-Digby and accepted into the British Kennel Club in 1926, when the breed and the club were renamed to Keeshond.
The Keeshond's coat sheds dirt when dry, and the breed is not prone to doggy odor, so frequent bathing is unnecessary and undesirable.
The Keeshond was accepted for AKC registration in 1930.
The word 'keeshond' is a compound word: 'Kees' is a nickname for Cornelius (de Gyselaer), and 'hond' is the Dutch word for dog.
This intelligence makes a Keeshond a good choice for the dog owner who is willing to help a dog learn the right lessons, but also entails added responsibility.
Training The Keeshond is very bright in work and obedience.
Yankee : from Jan Kees, a personal name, originally used mockingly to describe pro-French revolutionary citizens, with allusion to the small keeshond dog, then for "colonials" in New Amsterdam.
Common combinations with keeshond
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the keeshond 7×
- keeshond as 2×
- keeshond is 2×
- keeshond should 2×
- keeshond puppy 2×