Keeshond

Keeshond, or Dutch barge dog, national dog of the Netherlands, related to the Samoyed and chow chow. The keeshond has a foxlike face with a long, thick, black-tipped gray coat. Fully grown, it stands 17–18 in (43–46 cm) and weighs 35–40 lb (16–18 kg). Keeshonden make excellent guards and companions.