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

Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Poochins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Keeshond and Great Pyrenees

Japanese Chin, Poodle

Black

Black
Brown

White
Silver
Gray
Cream
Black

White
Red
Sable
Silver
Cream
Gray
Black

Great Keesheess have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Poochins have medium-length coats.

Curly

Wavy

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.

A Poochin can have a litter of 2-4 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.

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.

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

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Cardiovascular Concerns

Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease

Diabetes
Wobbler's Syndrome
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease

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

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination
Complete Blood Test
Heart Testing

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

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

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

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

Fetch, Training, Walking

Walk, Fetch, Tug-of-war

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.

Poochins are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Poochin dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poochin, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Keesheess 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 Poochins usually need at least 25 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Great Keeshees 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

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

Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 6-13 pound (3 - 6 kg) Poochin feed 0.5 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 Great Keeshees is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Poochin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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.

The average per month expenses of a Poochin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

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

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

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

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

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

Poochins are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Poochins are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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