Keeshond
VS
Toy Poodle
Keeshond vs Toy Poodle
Compare Keeshond and Toy Poodle 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
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 49 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
14 – 20 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
5/5
Shedding
5/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Keeshond
Great with kids
Easy to train
Medium
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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