Non-Sporting Group

Keeshond

Keeshond is a medium dog in the Non-Sporting Group. Adult weight is 35–45 lb, height is 18 in (male), 17 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Friendly, Lively, Outgoing.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Keeshond dog
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Lifespan12–15 years
Weight35–45 lb
SizeMediumGroupNon-Sporting Group

Height

18 in (male), 17 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about the same as the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 40 lb is about 5.9 lb heavier than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is The Netherlands. The coat is described as double, long. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.5 points above the group average of 3.5 for the Non-Sporting Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 85 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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The verified adult weight for a Keeshond is 35–45 lb.

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