CHAMPION KEESHONDS
& RUSSELL TERRIERS
Our Story
Allante Keeshonden was born around 40 years ago when Jeri Kissling first became acquainted with the beautiful happy Keeshond. Today, we have 80 Champions to our credit including Hall of Fame Dogs, Register Of Merit Excellent (producing award), multiple Best In Show dogs and National winning dogs. Allante can now brag that we have bred the first Keeshond Diabetic Alert Dog! Allante Keeshonden is well known for the temperaments and “brains” of the dogs born here and have many dogs that are titled in Obedience and Agility, one of our girls is the second in the history of the breed to be awarded the Versatility title with her Championship along with her performance titles in Obedience, Agility and Tracking. Keeshonds in our line have all been “stamped” with the Allante look and are easily recognized anywhere in the country.
The dogs and I, along with my husband Bobby, who competes our dogs in agility, FAST CAT and Lure Coursing, live on the Southside of Indianapolis, Indiana. I wrote for the AKC Gazette as the Keeshond Club of America columnist for 12 years. I was also a contributor to two of the Keeshond Breed magazines with dozens of articles. I am a member in good standing with the Keeshond Club of America and currently am a Board Member. I have proudly been awarded the AKC title of Breeder of Merit. I am a professional groomer by trade.
We believe that the Keeshond does best when they are raised as part of the family and all of our dogs are housedogs. Because of the love and companionship given to the dogs as they grow, we believe they are easily trained and make great companions. Our puppies are raised indoors, underfoot so that their socialization starts at birth. We also have a sweet Holland Lop bunny named Spike who travels to dog shows with us. We believe our success in the breed does not only show through our careful selection of only the best conformation dogs we keep and test for hereditary health problems, but our understanding of good temperaments and training. Our dogs have been recognized for years for their “showy” personality that is truly Allante.
Please enjoy the photos of the Champions, and performance dogs and feel free to contact us for more information regarding the wonderful Keeshond!
Several years ago we added Russell Terriers to our household, these are not Jack or Parson Russells. They are loving smaller dogs, very smart and trainable! Our first boy, CH Lyrical’s Can I Get An Amen CA, DCAT, Bishop, started our love for these little guys and our relationship with Alan Hargrave, Bishop’s breeder. Besides their Championships, these guys are great in FAST CAT and Lure Coursing!
No available puppies at this time.
