Affectionate
Lively
Friendly

Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Obedient
Patient
Quick
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Bright
Sturdy

Dutch Smoushonds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Great Keesheess shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Poodle, Brussels Griffon, Border Terrier and German Schnauzer

Keeshond and Great Pyrenees

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream

White
Silver
Gray
Cream
Black

Dutch Smoushonds have medium-length coats.

Great Keesheess have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Curly

A Dutch Smoushond can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Great Keeshees can have a litter of 6-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Dutch Smoushonds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Great Keesheess are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Dutch Smoushonds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Great Keesheess typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Cardiovascular Concerns

Arthritis

Diabetes
Wobbler's Syndrome
Eye Diseases and Disorders

OFA
Yearly Eye Exam
Yearly Physical Examination

MRI
Eye Examination
X-ray imaging
Neurological Examination
Blood Sugar Testing

Dutch Smoushonds have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Great Keesheess sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Walking, Car rides, Tug-of-war

Fetch, Training, Walking

Dutch Smoushonds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Great Keesheess are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dutch Smoushond, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Keeshees, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Dutch Smoushond has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Great Keesheess require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-22 pound (9 - 10 kg) Dutch Smoushond feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 75-105 pound (34 - 48 kg) Great Keeshees feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Dutch Smoushond is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Great Keeshees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Dutch Smoushond is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Great Keeshees is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Dutch Smoushond is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Great Keesheess are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Dutch Smoushonds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Great Keesheess are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Dutch Smoushonds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Great Keesheess are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Dutch Smoushonds are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Great Keesheess have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Dutch Smoushonds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Great Keesheess are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.