Keeshond vs Skye Terrier
Compare the Keeshond to the Skye Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Keeshonden and Skye Terriers.
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-18 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
25-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Origin Country
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1400 AD
1840 AD
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-15-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
Low
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Keeshond
Skye Terrier
