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.
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.
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 |
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 |