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#*By covering the ears and nape of the neck with your hands, its head and muzzle should form a wedge-shape.
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#*By covering the ears and nape of the neck with your hands, its head and muzzle should form a wedge-shape.
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#*An apple-shaped head (as opposed to a wedge-shape) when viewing the dog’s profile means it’s likely not a Keeshond.
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#*An apple-shaped head (as opposed to a wedge-shape) when viewing the dog’s profile means it’s likely not a Keeshond.
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#Look for dark brown, medium-sized eyes. Almond shaped eyes that are set neither too wide nor too close together is also characteristic of the Keeshond. The rims of the eyes are black in color as well.
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#Look for dark brown, medium-sized eyes. Almond shaped eyes that are set neither too wide nor too close together is also characteristic of the Keeshond. The rims of the eyes are black in color as well.[[Image:Identify a Keeshond Step 2.jpg|center]]
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#*Protruding, round eyes, as well as colored eyes, are a disqualification.
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#*Protruding, round eyes, as well as colored eyes, are a disqualification.
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#Identify the spectacles. The expressive markings and shadings around the Keeshond’s eyes is a distinctive characteristic that gives it an intelligent and curious expression. Circular shading around the eyes and a dark line that slants from each corner of the eye combined with expressive eyebrows resembles a pair of spectacles.<ref>http://www.canismajor.com/dog/keeshond.html#Appear</ref>[[Image:Identify a Keeshond Step 3.jpg|center]]
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#Identify the spectacles. The expressive markings and shadings around the Keeshond’s eyes is a distinctive characteristic that gives it an intelligent and curious expression. Circular shading around the eyes and a dark line that slants from each corner of the eye combined with expressive eyebrows resembles a pair of spectacles.<ref>http://www.canismajor.com/dog/keeshond.html#Appear</ref>[[Image:Identify a Keeshond Step 3.jpg|center]]
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#*The absence of the slanting dark lines from the corners of its eyes is a disqualification.
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#*The absence of the slanting dark lines from the corners of its eyes is a disqualification.
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#Look for erect ears. The Keeshond’s ears are rectangular in shape and small, but proportionate to its head. Its ears are set high on its head and stand erect. Smooth, soft velvety hair covers the ears.
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#Look for erect ears. The Keeshond’s ears are rectangular in shape and small, but proportionate to its head. Its ears are set high on its head and stand erect. Smooth, soft velvety hair covers the ears.[[Image:Identify a Keeshond Step 4.jpg|center]]
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#*Non-erect ears are a disqualification.
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#*Non-erect ears are a disqualification.
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===Observing the Body===
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===Observing the Body===
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#*Its coat does not part down the back, if it does, then this is a disqualification.
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#*Its coat does not part down the back, if it does, then this is a disqualification.
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#*The hair of its overcoat is characterized as harsh in comparison to the velvety hair of its undercoat and face.
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#*The hair of its overcoat is characterized as harsh in comparison to the velvety hair of its undercoat and face.
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#Examine the fore and hind legs. From an angle, the Keeshond’s forelegs look straight, well-boned, and proportionate to its body with a slight slope near the pasterns. The hair on the forelegs is short, smooth and slightly feathered.
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#Examine the fore and hind legs. From an angle, the Keeshond’s forelegs look straight, well-boned, and proportionate to its body with a slight slope near the pasterns. The hair on the forelegs is short, smooth and slightly feathered.[[Image:Identify a Keeshond Step 7.jpg|center]]
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#*The Keeshond’s hindquarters are muscular. Its hocks are perpendicular to the floor. In comparison to the forelegs, the hind legs are covered in dense, feather-like fur down to the hocks (but not below) creating a trouser-like look.
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#*The Keeshond’s hindquarters are muscular. Its hocks are perpendicular to the floor. In comparison to the forelegs, the hind legs are covered in dense, feather-like fur down to the hocks (but not below) creating a trouser-like look.
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#Identify a tightly curled tail over its back. The tail lies flat and close to its body seamlessly. When viewed from the side, the tail should look less like an appendage and more like a part of the dog’s silhouette or body.
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#Identify a tightly curled tail over its back. The tail lies flat and close to its body seamlessly. When viewed from the side, the tail should look less like an appendage and more like a part of the dog’s silhouette or body.[[Image:Identify a Keeshond Step 8.jpg|center]]
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#*A tail that does not lie flat and close to its body is a disqualification.
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#*A tail that does not lie flat and close to its body is a disqualification.
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#*The fur on its tail is thick and well feathered forming a rich plume.
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#*The fur on its tail is thick and well feathered forming a rich plume.
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#Examine a coat that is substantially marked and shaded. The color of its coat is a combination of cream, gray, and black. The undercoat is typically gray or cream, but never tawny. Its outer coat, i.e., the guard hairs, is black tipped giving it its characteristic shading. The Keeshond’s head, muzzle, and ears are darker in color in comparison to the rest of the body.
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#Examine a coat that is substantially marked and shaded. The color of its coat is a combination of cream, gray, and black. The undercoat is typically gray or cream, but never tawny. Its outer coat, i.e., the guard hairs, is black tipped giving it its characteristic shading. The Keeshond’s head, muzzle, and ears are darker in color in comparison to the rest of the body.[[Image:Identify a Keeshond Step 9.jpg|center]]
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#*Its tail and legs are lighter in color, typically cream colored.
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#*Its tail and legs are lighter in color, typically cream colored.
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#*Keeshond that are entirely white, black, or any solid color is a major disqualification. Also, distinct white markings and black markings halfway down its forelegs (except for penciling) are also disqualifications.
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#*Keeshond that are entirely white, black, or any solid color is a major disqualification. Also, distinct white markings and black markings halfway down its forelegs (except for penciling) are also disqualifications.
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