What we are all about!                                        

Jocose (happy, merry, waggish) Kennel started in 1985 with the purchase of Ch. Vandys Jocose Jubilee "Gizmo" from Carole Henry of Vandy Keeshonden. He was our first Keeshond and our first show dog. He finished his championship at the age of 19 months, amateur owner handled. It was quite the experience but it just whetted our appetite for more of the same so we purchased Odelyn Vested Gentress "Krissy" from Peter and Ellen Dowd of Odelyn Kennels. Krissy was purchased with a three point major to her credit and was also amateur, owner handled to her championship. Gizmo and Krissy were only bred once and they produced two champions (pictured in our photo album).

In 1993 we relocated from Long Island to Catskill New York when my husbands job ended and the children (human) had left the nest to start their own lives. In Catskill we enjoy the freedom of 6 wooded acres and a very nice view, from our deck of the Catskill mountains. When we have had enough of the seclusion we go to visit with the children and grandchildren in Pennsylvania where both of our daughters have relocated to. When not indulging our grand-children of our main enjoyment is to load up our motor home and head out to dog shows. 

I am a member of the Keeshond Club of America and treasurer of the Empire State Keeshond club. We adhere to the KCA code of ethics. We don't breed Keeshonden very often but when we do all breeding stock (my own as well as any that we breed to) are tested for Hip dysphasia, Stifles checked, eye checked, and thyroid tested. We believe that we should do everything possible to produce healthy, sound dogs. If you would like to check out our Sales Contract for a pet puppy click here.