Keeshond vs Sheltie
Compare the Keeshond to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Keeshonden and Shelties.
Keeshond
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-18 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Keeshond
Sheltie
Origin Country
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1400 AD
1909 AD
Keeshond
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Keeshond
Sheltie
Keeshond
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-15-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Keeshond
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Keeshond
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
High
High to Very High
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
None
Keeshond
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Keeshond
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Keeshond
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Keeshond
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Keeshond
Sheltie
Keeshond
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Keeshond
Sheltie
