Keeshond vs Kleinspitz
Compare the Keeshond to the Kleinspitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Keeshonden and Kleinspitz.
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-18 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
11-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Origin Country
Netherlands
Germany
Origin Year
1400 AD
1800 AD
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-15-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
Low
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Keeshond
Kleinspitz
