In the 17th and 18th centuries, Keeshonds were used extensively as jack-of-all-trade dogs on European farms, barges, and riverboats. (8/15) by Judy Powell September 27, 2020, 10:58 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 8/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The Keeshond is an ancient breed. It was originated in Holland as a breed used as a family companion and watchdog. Next article They also were skilled at herding livestock, killing rats and other vermin, guarding cargo, and even guiding barges through foggy waters by swimming capably out in front of the boat. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.