Side by side
Put a few breeds side by side before you make up your mind.
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| Breed |  Keeshond |  Cockapoo |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Netherlands | United States, popularised in the United Kingdom |
| Group | Utility | Crossbreed |
| Size | Medium | Small to Medium |
| Coat | Thick, harsh double coat with a plush ruff | Variable, from loose waves to tight curls to a flatter spaniel type coat |
| Weight | 15 to 20 kg | 4.5 to 11 kg |
| Height | 43 to 46 cm | 25 to 38 cm |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 yrs | 12 to 15 yrs |
| Exercise need | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Affection | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Grooming needs | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Barking | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Good with children | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Good with other dogs | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Trainability | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Prey drive | 2/10 | 4/10 |
| Copes alone | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Drool | 1/10 | 1/10 |
| Shedding | 8/10 | 3/10 |
| Flat fit | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Running cost | €88 / month | €163 / month |
Keeshond verdict
The smiling Dutch barge dog: sociable, chatty and very fluffy
Get one if
- · Families who are home a lot
- · Owners who enjoy regular brushing
- · Homes with other pets
Think again if
- · Owners out at work all day
- · Thin-walled flats where barking matters
- · Hot climates without air conditioning
Cockapoo verdict
An affectionate Cocker Spaniel and Poodle cross where coat, size and energy vary litter to litter, so no two Cockapoos are quite alike.
Get one if
- · Owners wanting an affectionate, people focused companion that bonds closely with the family
- · Households able to commit to regular professional grooming regardless of coat type
- · Families realistic that allergy friendliness is a possibility rather than a certainty
Think again if
- · Anyone choosing a Cockapoo purely to avoid grooming costs
- · Allergy sufferers relying on reputation alone rather than testing their own reaction first
- · Households that cannot offer much daily company or structured alone training