Keeshond vs Portuguese Water Dog
Compare the Keeshond to the Portuguese Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Keeshonden and Portuguese Water Dogs.
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
17-18 Inches
17-22 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Origin Country
Netherlands
Portugal
Origin Year
1400 AD
1297 AD
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-15-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
High
None
Dander
Medium to High
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Keeshond
Portuguese Water Dog
