Keeshond
VS
German Pinscher
Keeshond vs German Pinscher
Compare Keeshond and German Pinscher 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
German Pinscher
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 49 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
14 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Keeshond
Great with kids
Easy to train
Medium
German Pinscher
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
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 German Pinscher
Medium, athletic German farm dog with sleek low‑maintenance coat in black‑and‑tan or red. Intelligent, alert, loyal and protective yet reserved with strangers. Needs plenty of exercise, mental work, firm positive training and close family involvement; generally robust and long‑lived.
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