Keeshond vs Schipperke
Compare the Keeshond to the Schipperke. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Keeshonden and Schipperkes.
Keeshond
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-18 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Keeshond
Schipperke
Origin Country
Netherlands
Belgium
Origin Year
1400 AD
1880 AD
Keeshond
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Keeshond
Schipperke
Keeshond
Schipperke
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-15-75 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Keeshond
Schipperke
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Keeshond
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
High
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Keeshond
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Keeshond
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Keeshond
Schipperke
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Keeshond
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Keeshond
Schipperke
Keeshond
Schipperke
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Keeshond
Schipperke
