Chihuahua
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Chihuahua vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Chihuahua and Dutch Kooikerhondje side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Chihuahua
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
15 – 25 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
1 – 3 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 18 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Chihuahua
Low grooming
Tiny
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a tiny yet sturdy companion dog, usually 1.5–3 kg with an apple-shaped head and large eyes. Found in smooth or long coats in many colors, it is devoted, alert, and bold. It needs daily walks, training, close companionship, and good health and dental care to thrive.
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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