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National Breed Club:
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Overall Appearance and Demeanor The Kees is a northern dog with the typical spitz pointed muzzle, upright ears, plush, two-layered coat, and curled tail. He has a short, cobby body, moderately long neck, is well-balanced, and moves with a quick, clean gait. His coat is shaded gray with black-tipped overcoat determining the extent of the shading and the undercoat colored pale gray or cream. His spectacled face gives him a curious, intelligent expression, and his foxlike smile, complete with curled lips, shows his friendly attitude. The spectacles appear to be carefully penciled in place and are an important breed characteristic. The Kees is 17-18 inches tall at the top of the shoulders, with dogs a bit larger than bitches, and weighs 35-40 pounds. His harsh coat stands out from his body; he has a profuse ruff around his neck and "Dutchman's breeches" or pantaloons on his thighs and a luxuriant tail. Kees puppies are predominantly black with short, smooth coats. They may have a bit of white on their feet and chest. As the pups grow, the coat lightens, until, at eight weeks, the coat is profuse with pale gray or cream undercoat and the typical black-tipped guard hairs. White on the feet has probably disappeared, but a bit of white may remain on the chest. Although clearly recognizable as a spitz, the Kees has a somewhat different temperament than many of his cousins. He is less independent than the Norwegian Elkhound and Alaskan Malamute, more outgoing than the Chow or Siberian Husky, and quieter, gentler, more sensible and less dominant than most of his relatives. He is a good watchdog but not a guardian, likes children, and is sociable. He is an active dog and likes to be included in family activities. Although relatively easy to teach, he is sensitive to discipline and needs guidance rather than punishment in training. |
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