Icelandic Sheepdog vs Keeshond
Compare the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Keeshond. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Icelandic Sheepdogs and Keeshonden.
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16½-18 Inches
17-18 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Origin Country
Iceland
Netherlands
Origin Year
870 AD
1400 AD
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
-15-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
High
Dander
High
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Icelandic Sheepdog
Keeshond
