Keeshond Trivia Quiz

Not many people have heard of the Keeshond breed, but for those who have or even have one themselves, I created this quiz just for you! Don't you feel special?

A multiple-choice quiz by rayewolf. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rayewolf

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
33,110

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1789

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1. The Keeshond breed originated in what area? Hint

Germany

Holland

Switzerland

Norway

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2. Keeshonden were originally used for what purpose? Hint

They were used as barge dogs.

They were used as guard dogs.

They were used for hunting game.

They were used just as companions.

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3. What coloring is not a characteristic of the Keeshond breed? Hint

Black

Red

Grey

White

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4. Like the Husky, Keeshonds have the ability to do what? Hint

Survive for weeks without water

Fly

Curl their tail onto their back

Walk on water

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5. Keeshonds are prone to which of the following diseases? Hint

Heart disease

Lung Cancer

Hyperparathyroidism

Pneumonia

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6. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Keeshond was known as what in France? Hint

Chiens Loup

Wolfspitzen

Lupini

Keeshonden

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7. In what year was The Keeshond Club of America formed? Hint

1935

1924

1903

1948

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8. The Keeshond is also closely related to what breed? Hint

Norwegian Elkhound

All listed

Samoyed

Spitz

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9. The Keeshond has earned a certain nickname. What is it? Hint

The Smiling Dutchman

The Sweetest Dutchman

The Flying Dutchman

The Noblest Dutchman

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10. How tall is the average Keeshond? Hint

24"

14"

18"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Keeshond breed originated in what area?

Answer: Holland

2. Keeshonden were originally used for what purpose?

Answer: They were used as barge dogs.

Though they also make great guard dogs and companions, Keeshonden were originally used as barge dogs.

3. What coloring is not a characteristic of the Keeshond breed?

Answer: Red

Most Keeshonds have a mixture of white, grey, black, and silverish colored fur.

4. Like the Husky, Keeshonds have the ability to do what?

Answer: Curl their tail onto their back

5. Keeshonds are prone to which of the following diseases?

Answer: Hyperparathyroidism

6. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Keeshond was known as what in France?

Answer: Chiens Loup

In Italy they were known as Lupini, in Germany as Wolfspitzen, and in Holland as Keeshonden.

7. In what year was The Keeshond Club of America formed?

Answer: 1935

8. The Keeshond is also closely related to what breed?

Answer: All listed

9. The Keeshond has earned a certain nickname. What is it?

Answer: The Smiling Dutchman

Anyone who has ever come in contact with a Keeshond, should know of that famous Keeshond grin.

10. How tall is the average Keeshond?

Answer: 18"

Males are generally 18' tall at the shoulder and females are usually 17' tall at the shoulder.

Source: Author rayewolf

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