Agile
Obedient
Quick
Intelligent
Bright
Playful
Sturdy

Active
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Strung
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

English Coonoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Netherlands

United States

Samoyed, Chow Chow, Finnish Spitz, Norwegian Elkhound, Pomeranian

Poodle and English Coonhound

1700s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Fawn
Silver
White
Sable
Brindle

Brown
Cream
Gray
Silver
Blue
Black
White
Red

Keeshonds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

English Coonoodles have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Keeshond can have a litter of 12-14 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.

An English Coonoodle can have a litter of 4-6 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.

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

English Coonoodles are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Heart Disease

Sebaceous Adenitis

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Skin Problems
Congenital Heart Defect

Entropion
Corneal Dystrophy

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Skin Scraping
Biopsy
Ophthalmic Exam
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)
Holter monitoring (24-hour ECG)
Echocardiography (ultrasound)
Blood Pressure Evaluation

Keeshond has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

English Coonoodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Keeshonds 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.

English Coonoodles 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Keeshond, it's at least 8 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 English Coonoodle, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Keeshonds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most English Coonoodles usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Keeshonds 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.

The English Coonoodle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Ideally, Keeshond should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

English Coonoodle should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Keeshond feed 2.5 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 45-65 pound (20 - 29 kg) English Coonoodle 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 Keeshond is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of an English Coonoodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Keeshond is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 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 an English Coonoodle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

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

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

Keeshonds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Coonoodles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

English Coonoodles are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Keeshonds are highly friendly around strangers.

English Coonoodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

English Coonoodles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

The English Coonoodle is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.