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Where did the Keeshond originate?
- France
- Germany and Netherlands
- Belgium
- Russia
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Keeshond is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, although their exact origins remain unclear. According to the FCI, the breed is cited as being part of the German Spitz family, originating in Germany along with the Pomeranian and other Spitz breeds. Either Netherlands or Germany will be considered correct for this question. </div>
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Which one of the following Kennel Clubs does NOT consider the Keeshond a separate breed, but rather a variation of German Spitz?
- American Kennel Club (AKC)
- The Kennel Club (UK)
- The Federacion Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Interestingly, the FÃ©dÃ©ration Cynologique Internationale (FCI) classifies the Keeshond/Wolfspitz under a single standard as German Spitz, alongside four other types: Large Spitz, Medium Spitz, Small Spitz, and Dwarf Spitz or Pomeranian. </div>
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Keeshonden go by many names. Which of the following is NOT one of the names used for the Keeshond?
- Chiens Loup
- Lupini
- Wolfspitzen
- Kooikerhondje
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Known as "Wolfspitzen" in Germany, "Chiens Loup" in France, "Lupini" in Italy, and "Keeshonden" in Holland, the Keeshond has many names. In the late 1800s, they were often referred to as "overweight Pomeranians!" The Kooikerhondje is another Dutch dog breed. </div>
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Keeshonden are affectionately known as the “Dutch Barge Dog” or “Smiling Dutchman”.
- True
- False
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In research on modern dog breed development, the Keeshond shares the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?
- Euraser
- Norwegian Elkhound
- Chow Chow
- Finnish Lapphund
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Keeshond has been shown to share the most common DNA with an ancestor of the following breeds: 1. Euraser 2. Swedish Vallhund 3. Pomeranian <br /><a href="https://petrage.net/how-closely-is-your-dog-related-to-other-breeds/">Read More Here</a> </div>
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According to AKC breed standard, the coat of the Keeshond is a combination of three colors. Which of the following is NOT one of those colors?
- Black
- Gray
- Cream
- White
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> According to AKC breed standard: <em>"A dramatically marked dog, the Keeshond is a mixture of gray, black and cream. This coloration may vary from light to dark."</em> </div>
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What is the AVERAGE running speed of Keeshonden in the AKC Fast Cat (100 yard race)?
- 21.4 mph
- 17.2 mph
- 19.0 mph
- 23.6 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The average running speed by Keeshonden is about 21.4 mph. The fastest recorded speed by a dog named <em>Allante's Steal The Spotlight a7 27.34 mph!</em> </div>
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In the landmark book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, professor Stanley Coren researched and documented the intelligence of over 130 different dog breeds. Where does the Keeshond rank in this book?
- 66
- 16
- 27
- 42
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In this book, the Keeshond ranks 16th out of 138 breeds in working/obedience intelligence. Essentially this means they will learn new commands in 5 to 15 repetitions and obey first commands 85% of the time or better. This puts them in the "excellent working and obedience intelligence" category. In contrast, the least intelligent breeds will learn the same commands in 80-100 repetitions! </div>
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PHPT is a health problem seen in Keeshonden. What is this condition?
- a heart problem
- a problem in the retina of the eye
- a degenerative spinal disease
- a hormone problem
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in Keeshonden is a condition characterized by the inappropriate and excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) into the bloodstream. This leads to elevated levels of calcium in the blood, which can have serious consequences if left untreated. <a href="https://keeshondhealthmatters.co.uk/category/phpt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read More Here.</a> </div>
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The CBARQ is a giant research study on the temperament of dogs. In this research, where does the Keeshond rank (out of 124 different breeds) in terms in showing aggression towards other dogs?
- 120 (Lower Aggression)
- 99
- 50
- 21 (Higher Aggression)
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The Keeshond is one of the few dog breeds not originally bred to hunt, track or kill other animals.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Keeshonden have been historically bred as companion dogs and watch dogs-not hunting dogs. </div>
Question of
Keeshonden generally make poor therapy dogs.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Because of their friendly nature, Keeshonden generally make excellent therapy dogs. They often visit nursing homes and a special pup named "Tikva" worked as a therapy dog during 9/11 for both victims and rescue workers. </div>

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Keeshond Challenge

Where did the Keeshond originate?

Which one of the following Kennel Clubs does NOT consider the Keeshond a separate breed, but rather a variation of German Spitz?

Keeshonden go by many names. Which of the following is NOT one of the names used for the Keeshond?

Keeshonden are affectionately known as the “Dutch Barge Dog” or “Smiling Dutchman”.

In research on modern dog breed development, the Keeshond shares the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?

According to AKC breed standard, the coat of the Keeshond is a combination of three colors. Which of the following is NOT one of those colors?

What is the AVERAGE running speed of Keeshonden in the AKC Fast Cat (100 yard race)?

In the landmark book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, professor Stanley Coren researched and documented the intelligence of over 130 different dog breeds. Where does the Keeshond rank in this book?

PHPT is a health problem seen in Keeshonden. What is this condition?

The CBARQ is a giant research study on the temperament of dogs. In this research, where does the Keeshond rank (out of 124 different breeds) in terms in showing aggression towards other dogs?

The Keeshond is one of the few dog breeds not originally bred to hunt, track or kill other animals.

Keeshonden generally make poor therapy dogs.

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