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Dutch Lion Dog

< p> The Keeshond was originally bred as a working dog. It was often used as a warning dog on canal boats, so the Dutch ship dog got its name. This dog looks very much like a beautiful dog, so it was nicknamed Fat and Beautiful by humans.
The Keeshond is a strong dog with a plain body and a square appearance, neither rough nor light. The ideal height for mature males is 18 inches at the withers; for mature females, the ideal height is 17 inches with no more than 1 inch of blemishes. The correct size is very important, and the body shape cannot exceed this range.
Emotions are mainly expressed by a special characteristic called "glasses". It consists of patterns and shadows around the eye sockets, which must include sharp, dark lines, slanting from the outer corner of the eye to the lower corner of the ear, and intersecting with the thick eyebrows. The patterns (or shadows) on the face and head must present a beautiful appearance, giving him a warning and intelligent look. A very serious shortcoming: the lack of dark lines that create "glasses".
Eyes are dark brown in color, medium in size, almond-shaped, slightly slanted, neither too wide nor too close apart. The eye circles are black. Disadvantages: round or oversized eyes, pale eyes.
Ears are small, triangular, set high on the head and well established. The size is proportional to the length of the head, or roughly the distance from the outer corner of the eye to the nearest edge of the ear. Disadvantage: When he pays attention, his ears cannot be set up. The ratio of the head to the body is very coordinated. Viewed from above, not just the tone, but the entire head is wedge-shaped, but the entire head gives this impression when the ears are turned back, attached to the neck, and held down with hands. hour. The surface of the head shows a clear stop. Smooth length, neither rough nor tapering, and in perfect proportion to the skull. The mouth is neither over the upper jaw nor over the lower jaw. The lips are dark, close together, not too thick, rough or droopy, and have no wrinkles at the corners. Faults: Overshot upper jaw, overshot lower jaw, or crooked mouth. The teeth are white, strong and thick, with a scissors bite. Disadvantages: Teeth misaligned.
Color and pattern
A dog with eye-catching patterns, the Keeshond is a mix of gray, black and cheese colors. These complexions may vary in shades. The outer coat of hair has a black ray, and the length of the black ray creates a distinctive shadow. Puppies often lack lively patterns.The undercoat is a very light gray or cream color, with no hint of brown.
Scuff, scapula and "breeches": The color of the snood and "breeches" is slightly lighter than the color of the body. The stripes on the shoulder blades must be clear and light gray.
Tail: When the tail is curled up on the back, the color of the feathers on the tail is very light, and the color of the tip of the tail is dark.
Legs and paws: Legs and paws are cheese color.
　Gait
The Keeshond’s unusual gait is its distinguishing feature. The movements are rough and the tail is kept curled behind the back. The movement is clean and bright; the movement is clean and quick, and the expansion and activation are light or moderate.