A Detailed Comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje.

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Curly-Coated Retriever versus Kooikerhondje

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Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Kooikerhondje: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Curly-Coated Retriever and for the Kooikerhondje. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Kooikerhondje

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Kooikerhondje: Overview

Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje are similar in size. The Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje are Sporting Dogs. This means both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Kooikerhondje: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Curly-Coated Retriever to the Kooikerhondje based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Curly-Coated Retriever Kooikerhondje
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 4/5
Height 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 1/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 2/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 65 to 100 pounds 20 to 25 pounds
Life Span 9 to 12 years 12 to 14 years
Average Lifespan 10.5 years 13.0 years
Price Range No Data No Data
Average Price No Data No Data
Temperament Score 91.7 percent No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cord-1 PRA
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • GSD IIIa
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Curly-Coated Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Kooikerhondje. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Curly-Coated Retriever is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Kooikerhondje is 70 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Curly-Coated Retriever is a better pet than the Kooikerhondje. So, you should get the Curly-Coated Retriever!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje

    Below is a list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje are most different:

  • Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Kooikerhondjes adapt well to apartment living.
  • Curly-Coated Retrievers have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Kooikerhondjes are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train. However, Kooikerhondjes are not easy to train.
  • Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly. However, Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    • The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje

    The Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje are most similar:

  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Kooikerhondje

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Curly-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Kooikerhondjes weigh 20 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Kooikerhondjes are 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Kooikerhondje?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Kooikerhondjes adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Kooikerhondje

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Kooikerhondjes do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Kooikerhondje?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Kooikerhondjes are OK for new dog owners.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Kooikerhondje

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Kooikerhondjes do not like to be left alone.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Kooikerhondjes?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.

    Kooikerhondjes shed moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Kooikerhondje?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.

    Kooikerhondjes require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Kooikerhondjes?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Kooikerhondjes bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kooikerhondjes Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Kooikerhondjes can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kooikerhondjes Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Kooikerhondjes can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Kooikerhondje?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with other dogs.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Kooikerhondje?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Kooikerhondjes are not easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Kooikerhondje

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Kooikerhondjes have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Kooikerhondjes?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Kooikerhondjes are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and Kooikerhondjes?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Kooikerhondjes do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kooikerhondje?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Kooikerhondjes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Curly-Coated Retriever:

  • Airedale Terrier (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Kooikerhondje vs Airedale Terrier.
  • English Springer Spaniel (79 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Kooikerhondje vs English Springer Spaniel.
  • Irish Setter (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Kooikerhondje vs Irish Setter.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kooikerhondje

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Kooikerhondje that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Kooikerhondje:

  • Lakeland Terrier (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Lakeland Terrier.
  • Lhasapoo (75 percent match with Kooikerhondje). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Lhasapoo.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Curly-Coated Retriever and how the Kooikerhondje compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and of the Kooikerhondje to other breeds:

    Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Kooikerhondje Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Kooikerhondje versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Kooikerhondje versus Standard Poodle     Kooikerhondje versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Kooikerhondje versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Kooikerhondje versus Beagle     Kooikerhondje versus Bordoodle     Kooikerhondje versus Biewer Terrier     Kooikerhondje versus Sloughi     Kooikerhondje versus Havanese     Kooikerhondje versus Afghan Hound     

    Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Kooikerhondje. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Kooikerhondje better suits you and your family.