dedicated to the promotion of the Keeshond breed through responsible breeding, rescue, and activities such as conformation, agility, and obedience
The Keeshond is an active, friendly, playful dog that requires human companionship. Ideally, males should weigh 40-45 lbs. and stand 18" at the shoulder, while females should weigh 30-35 lbs. and stand 17" at the shoulder. The breed is very adaptable, but it is definitely not for everyone. Keeshonden require weekly brushing, although they don't need frequent bathing. A Keeshond left in the backyard is an unhappy dog that is likely to become a nuisance barker. We recommend that people unfamiliar with the breed attend a club meeting or dog show in order to meet reputable breeders and get answers to their questions.
KCSC's next back-to-back Specialty & Obedience show will be held on January 23, 2009. Click here for a Premium List.
Read Kris Arnds' poem celebrating 2008 - Click here.


AKC/Eukanuba and Meet the Breeds:
KCSC had a great time hosting another Meet the Breeds booth. Click here to see pictures.

Legislative Alert: KCSC opposes mandatory spay/neuter
laws, including Los Angeles Ordinance No. 179615.
Below are links to information mandatory spay/neuter proposals and how you can help defeat them:

PetPac - An organization formed to protect the rights of animals and owners.

Concerned Dog Owners of California - Provides information so that legislation and regulation will promote the health well-being and appropriate care of all dogs, protect the rights and responsibilities of dog owners and breeders, and support responsible dog ownership.

American Dog Owners Association - Promotes responsible ownership and standards for safe, civilized and humane treatment of dogs.

Mandatory Spay/Neuter does NOT work! - read the facts.

AKC Legislation Action Center

Naia Trust - Legistlative Alerts and Updates

Jack Bradshaw - Southern California's primary show superintendent has links and other information on their home page.

Other websites with news articles, veternary abstracts, and other information about why this is a bad bill:

AB1643 - Scientific studies and other info.
Save Our Dogs
The Animal Council