Gotland Hound
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Gotland Hound vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Gotland Hound 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
Gotland Hound
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
44 – 56 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
18 – 22 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
15 – 19 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Gotland Hound
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Gotland Hound
The Gotland Hound is a rare Swedish scenthound from Gotland, medium‑sized, athletic and enduring. Bred to hunt hare and fox, it has a loud, carrying voice, independent working style, and strong hunting instinct. Loyal and affectionate with its family, it is calm indoors if well exercised.
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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