Bearded Collie vs Keeshond
Compare the Bearded Collie to the Keeshond. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Keeshonden.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Bearded Collie and Keeshond are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Bearded Collie and Keeshond are great with children.
- Grooming - The Keeshond is easier to groom than the Bearded Collie.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Keeshond has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Keeshond |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 20-22 in. | 17-18 in. |
| Weight | 40-60 lb | 30-45 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (Scotland) | Netherlands |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 1400 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 75°F | -15°F to 75°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Medium |
| Shedding | Medium | High |
| Dander | Low-Medium | Medium-High |
| Drool Amount | None-Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Keeshond |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | High | Very Low |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Below Average |
| Herding | High | Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Average |
| Protection | High | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Keeshond |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Addison's Disease | Yes | No |
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Arthritis | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Eye Diseases | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Keeshond |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Blue & White | Yes | No |
| Brown & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Black & Silver | No | Yes |
| Gray | No | Yes |
| Gray & Black | No | Yes |
| Gray, Cream, & Black | No | Yes |
| Gray, Silver, & Black | No | Yes |
| Silver | No | Yes |
| Tawny | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| Wolfgray | No | Yes |
| Wolfgray & Black | No | Yes |