Keeshond
VS
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Keeshond vs Portuguese Podengo Medio
Compare Keeshond and Portuguese Podengo Medio 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
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 49 cm
40 – 54 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
1/5
Shedding
5/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Keeshond
Great with kids
Easy to train
Medium
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Great with kids
High energy
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 Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.
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