Keeshond
VS
Dutch Schapendoes
Keeshond vs Dutch Schapendoes
Compare Keeshond and Dutch Schapendoes 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
Keeshond
Dutch Schapendoes
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 49 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Keeshond
Great with kids
Easy to train
Medium
Dutch Schapendoes
Great with kids
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Keeshond
The Keeshond is a medium, sturdy spitz with a thick wolf‑grey double coat and trademark eye “spectacles.” A devoted family companion, it is affectionate, alert, and vocal but rarely aggressive. Intelligent and lively, it trains well with gentle methods and needs regular brushing and daily interaction.
About Dutch Schapendoes
The Dutch Schapendoes is a medium, shaggy-coated Dutch herding dog, lively and agile with a bouncy gait. Cheerful, people-oriented and playful, it suits active families. Intelligent but independent, it needs positive training, regular mental exercise and frequent grooming.
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