Dutch Kooikerhondje
VS
Västgötaspets
Dutch Kooikerhondje vs Västgötaspets
Compare Dutch Kooikerhondje and Västgötaspets 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Västgötaspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 42 cm
31 – 33 cm
Weight
8 – 12 kg
9 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Västgötaspets
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
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.
About Västgötaspets
The Västgötaspets is a small, sturdy Swedish herding dog with a foxlike look, dense double coat and easy grooming. Energetic, vocal and intelligent, it bonds closely with active families, needs consistent positive training, daily exercise and mental stimulation, and is generally healthy.
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