Keeshond
VS
Large Münsterländer
Keeshond vs Large Münsterländer
Compare Keeshond and Large Münsterländer 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
Large Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 49 cm
58 – 65 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
29 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Keeshond
Great with kids
Easy to train
Medium
Large Münsterländer
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
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 Large Münsterländer
Medium–large, athletic German gundog with a distinctive black‑and‑white, ticked coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and affectionate, yet independent with strong hunting and prey drive. Needs experienced, active owners, plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation to stay content.
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