Belgian Tervuren vs Keeshond
Compare the Belgian Tervuren to the Keeshond. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Tervurens and Keeshonden.
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
17-18 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Origin Country
Belgium
Netherlands
Origin Year
1895 AD
1400 AD
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
-15-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
High
High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Belgian Tervuren
Keeshond
