Groenendael vs Keeshond
Compare the Groenendael to the Keeshond. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Keeshonden.
Groenendael
Keeshond
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
17-18 Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Keeshond
Origin Country
Belgium
Netherlands
Origin Year
1890 AD
1400 AD
Groenendael
Keeshond
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Keeshond
Groenendael
Keeshond
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
-15-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Keeshond
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Groenendael
Keeshond
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
High
High
Dander
High
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Groenendael
Keeshond
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Groenendael
Keeshond
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Groenendael
Keeshond
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Keeshond
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Groenendael
Keeshond
Groenendael
Keeshond
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Groenendael
Keeshond
