The Keeshond, pronounced Kayz-hond, is first and foremost a companion dog. The name derives from a late 1700s Dutch Patriot Rebel leader by the name of Cornelius de Gyselaar. The breed became a symbol of the Rebel Party and was very popular with the common people. When the rebels were overthrown, it was no longer popular to own such a symbol.
The breed was still used on Dutch farms and on barges. Their jobs included chasing vermin and taking care of children. The keeshond was brought back to popularity by Mrs. Wingfield-Digby after her family purchased two puppies to take home to England in 1905. The "Dutch Barge Dog" was first shown in England in 1925.
Today's keesonden are friendly and outgoing. They do well in any activities where there is human interaction, even if it is just being a couch potato. Because of their intelligence and eagerness to please, they do well in agility and rally. Don't be surprised that sometimes, because of their intelligence, they have been known to make up their own rules as they go along.
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