Keeshond has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Great Dane has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Agile
Obedient
Quick
Intelligent
Bright
Playful
Sturdy

Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Confident
Intelligent
Loving

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

Great Danes are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Keeshonds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Choose a Great Dane if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Netherlands

Germany

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

Wolfhound, Old English Mastiff, Greyhound

1700s

3000 BC

Non Sporting (AKC:1930)
Northern Breeds (UKC)

Working (AKC:1887)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Blue
Black

Black
Gray
Fawn
Silver
White
Sable
Brindle

Brindle
Sable
Blue
Fawn
Black
Brown
Red

Keeshonds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Great Danes have short coats.

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.

A Great Dane can have a litter of 7-10 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.

Great Danes have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Keeshond breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

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

Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Heart Disease

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Skin Problems
Congenital Heart Defect

Myotonia

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Keeshonds' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Great Danes thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Great Danes are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Keeshond minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Great Dane drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Keeshond dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Great Dane dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

While Keeshond dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Great Dane dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Walk, Run, Frisbee, Play, Fetch, Eating Snacks, Chewing, Playing, Sniffing, Heel

Walking, Petting, Eating Snacks, Walk, Nap, Sniffing around, Play keep away, Fetch, Chasing Cats, Running, Treats, Play, Smelling, Exploring, Walks, Sniffing, Playing, Kisses, Jumping, Run, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Wrestling, Dog Parks, Hiking, Waking, Tug of war, Fetching

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 Great Dane, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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 Great Dane is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Great Dane 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
Slicker Brush
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 120-175 pound (54 - 79 kg) Great Dane feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Keeshond is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Great Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 a Great Dane is between $116 - $126. This makes an average of $1392 - $1512 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.

Great Danes make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Keeshonds are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Great Danes are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Great Danes are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Keeshonds are highly friendly around strangers.

Great Danes 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.

Great Danes are not known for being a highly playful breed.