German Spitz – Kleinspitz
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
German Spitz – Kleinspitz vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 29 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 18 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
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
4/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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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