Golden Retriever vs Keeshond
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Keeshond. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Keeshonden.
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
17-18 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Origin Year
1865 AD
1400 AD
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-15-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Golden Retriever
Keeshond
