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

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • 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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Bearded Collie vs Keeshond
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Breed NameBearded CollieKeeshond
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan12-14 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Height20-22 in.17-18 in.
Weight40-60 lb30-45 lb
IntelligenceHighHigh
History
Origin CountryUK (Scotland)Netherlands
Origin Year1500 AD1400 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Stranger FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Likes To Snuggle
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoYes
IndoorNoYes
Small YardNoNo
Medium YardYesYes
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹40°F to 75°F-15°F to 75°F
Barks/HowlsOftenVery Often
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHighMedium
Exercise RequiredHighMedium
Top Running Speed22 mph18 mph
StrengthMediumMedium
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceHighMedium
SheddingMediumHigh
DanderLow-MediumMedium-High
Drool AmountNone-LowNone

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.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieKeeshond
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesYes
IndependentNoNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageNoNo
Focused & PatientYesYes
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageAverage
ChasingAverageAverage
Follow CommandsHighVery Low
FightingBelow AverageBelow Average
GuardingAverageBelow Average
HerdingHighAverage
HuntingBelow AverageAverage
ProtectionHighAverage
Remove VerminBelow AverageAverage
SleddingVery LowVery Low
WatchHighHigh
Health Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieKeeshond
Lifespan
Lifespan12-14 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's DiseaseYesNo
AllergiesYesNo
ArthritisYesNo
CancerYesNo
Eye DiseasesYesNo
Hip DysplasiaYesNo
HypothyroidismYesNo
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieKeeshond
Coat
HairYesNo
FurNoYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesYes
Coat Texture
SilkyYesNo
StraightYesYes
Coat Length(s)
LongYesYes
Coat Color(s)
Black & WhiteYesNo
Blue & WhiteYesNo
Brown & WhiteYesNo
Fawn & WhiteYesNo
BlackNoYes
Black & SilverNoYes
GrayNoYes
Gray & BlackNoYes
Gray, Cream, & BlackNoYes
Gray, Silver, & BlackNoYes
SilverNoYes
TawnyNoYes
WhiteNoYes
WolfgrayNoYes
Wolfgray & BlackNoYes