Which is Better between the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier? A Very Detailed Review.

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Keeshond Versus Silky Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier 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 Keeshond and the Silky Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier 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 Keeshond and for the Silky Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Keeshond or the Silky Terrier.

Keeshond versus Silky Terrier

Keeshond versus Silky Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Keeshond is a medium-sized dog while the Silky Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are Companion Dogs. This means both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Keeshond versus Silky Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Keeshond to the Silky Terrier 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier

Factor Keeshond Silky Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 15 years
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 4/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 3/5
Weight 35 to 45 pounds 8 to 10 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1680 $1890
Price Range $1250 – $1850 $1425 – $2075
Temperament Score 81.6 percent 73.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 89 103
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 16 37

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Keeshond 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 Silky Terrier. 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 the Keeshond is 83 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Silky Terrier is 80 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Keeshond is a better pet than the Silky Terrier. So, you should get the Keeshond!

    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 Keeshond and the Silky Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are most different:

  • Keeshonds can tolerate cold weather. However, Silky Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Keeshonds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Silky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • The Similarities Between the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier

    The Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Keeshond versus Silky Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier.

    Keeshonds weigh 35 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Keeshonds are 1 foot, 4 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Silky Terriers weigh 8 to 10 pounds when fully grown. Silky Terriers are 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Keeshond versus Silky Terrier

    The lifespan of Keeshonds is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Keeshonds is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Silky Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Silky Terriers is 13.5 years.

    Temperament of the Keeshond Versus the Silky Terrier

    The Keeshond has a better temperament than the Silky Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Keeshond is 81.6 percent while the temperament score for the Silky Terrier is 73.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 81.6 percent, the Keeshond has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 73.7 percent, the Silky Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 87 Keeshonds and 19 Silky Terriers.

    Price of Keeshond versus Price of Silky Terrier

    The average price of the Keeshond puppy is $1680. The price of the Keeshond typically ranges from $1250 – $1850. However, the price of a Keeshond can be as low as $600 and as high as $5750. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 51 Keeshond puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Silky Terrier puppy is $1890. The price of the Silky Terrier typically ranges from $1425 – $2075. However, the price of the Silky Terrier can be as low as $350 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 42 Silky Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Silky Terrier is more expensive than the Keeshond.

    Keeshond Silky Terrier
    Average Price $1680 $1890
    Price Range $1250 to $1850 $1425 to $2075

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Keeshond and Silky Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Keeshond puppies or how many Silky Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Keeshonds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Keeshonds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Silky Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Silky Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Keeshond puppy or the Silky Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Keeshond versus Adopting the Silky Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Keeshonds and many Silky Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Keeshond named Fosters that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Keeshonds like Fosters on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Keeshonds, Silky Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Whit is a Male Silky Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Silky Terriers like Whit that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Keeshond and the Silky Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Hairy is the name of another Keeshond (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Chewy is an adorable Male Silky Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Keeshonds and Silky Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Keeshonds and Silky Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Keeshond versus the Intelligence of the Silky Terrier

    Keeshond Silky Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 16 out of 130 dog breeds 37 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Keeshond has an obedience intelligence rank of 16 out of 130 dog breeds. The Keeshond belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Keeshonds tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Silky Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 37 out of 130 dog breeds. The Silky Terrier belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Silky Terriers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Keeshond is more intelligent than the Silky Terrier.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Keeshond versus Popularity of Silky Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Keeshond is more popular with dog owners than the Silky Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Keeshond is 89 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Silky Terrier is 103 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Keeshond

    Popularity of Keeshond

    Popularity of Silky Terrier

    Popularity of Silky Terrier

    Year Keeshond Popularity Rank Silky Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 86 92
    2014 87 101
    2015 84 102
    2016 92 100
    2017 87 106
    2018 95 112
    2019 88 109
    2020 96 108

    Health Problems of Keeshond versus Health Problems of Silky Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Keeshond is prone to more genetic health problems than the Silky Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Keeshond than for the Silky Terrier.

    4 health tests are recommended for Keeshond while 2 tests are recommended for the Silky Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Keeshonds and in Silky Terriers.

    Keeshond Health Problems

    Keeshonds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Keeshond puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Keeshond puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Keeshond breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Keeshonds for:

  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Keeshonds here.

    Silky Terrier Health Problems

    Silky Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Silky Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Silky Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Silky Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Silky Terriers for:

  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Silky Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Keeshonds and Silky Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Keeshond Breed is Primary Hyperparathyroidism problems.

    This is because the Keeshond ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Primary Hyperparathyroidism problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 457 Keeshonds, 10 of them had Primary Hyperparathyroidism problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Keeshonds, and how common these diseases are in Keeshonds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Primary Hyperparathyroidism problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 47 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 47 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 63 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 107 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 146 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Silky Terrier Breed is Congenital Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Silky Terrier ranks 22 out of 159 dog breeds for Congenital Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 109 Silky Terriers, 0 of them had Congenital Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Silky Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Silky Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 22 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 50 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 61 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Keeshond and in Silky Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Keeshond and the Silky Terrier:

    Disease Keeshond Rank Silky Terrier Rank
    Primary Hyperparathyroidism problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 47 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 47 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 63 out of 145 dog breeds 50 out of 145 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 107 out of 182 dog breeds 61 out of 182 dog breeds
    Hips problems 146 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 22 out of 159 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Keeshond versus Silky Terrier

    Keeshonds do not like to be left alone.

    Silky Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Keeshonds shed more than Silky Terriers?

    Keeshonds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Silky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Keeshond or the Silky Terrier

    Keeshonds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Silky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Keeshond or the Silky Terrier?

    Keeshonds are moderately easy to groom.

    Silky Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Keeshond Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Silky Terrier?

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

    Silky Terriers 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.

    Do Keeshonds Bark and Howl? What about Silky Terriers?

    Keeshonds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Silky Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Keeshonds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Silky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Keeshonds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Silky Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Keeshond vs. Silky Terrier

    Keeshonds do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

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

    Can Keeshonds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Silky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Silky Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Keeshond or the Silky Terrier?

    Keeshonds get along very well with other dogs.

    Silky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Keeshonds good family dogs? What about Silky Terriers?

    Keeshonds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Silky Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Keeshonds and Silky Terriers?

    Keeshonds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Silky Terriers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the Keeshond Easier to Train than the Silky Terrier?

    Keeshonds are very easy to train.

    Silky Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the Keeshond Better for Apartment Owners than the Silky Terrier?

    Keeshonds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Silky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Keeshond or the Silky Terrier?

    Keeshonds are very good for new dog owners.

    Silky Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Keeshond

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Keeshond 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 Keeshond:

  • American Eskimo Dog (82 percent match with Keeshond). Here is our comparison of the Silky Terrier vs American Eskimo Dog.
  • Collie (84 percent match with Keeshond). Here is our comparison of the Silky Terrier vs Collie.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Silky Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Silky Terrier 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 Silky Terrier:

  • American Hairless Terrier (81 percent match with Silky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Keeshond vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Australian Terrier (79 percent match with Silky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Keeshond vs Australian Terrier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Keeshond and how the Silky Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Keeshond and of the Silky Terrier to other breeds:

    Keeshond Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Keeshond versus Bernedoodle     Keeshond versus Karelian Bear Dog     Keeshond versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Keeshond versus Italian Greyhound     Keeshond versus Australian Shepherd     Keeshond versus Shihpoo     Keeshond versus Belgian Sheepdog     Keeshond versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Keeshond versus Stabyhoun     Keeshond versus Portuguese Pointer     Keeshond versus Scottish Deerhound     Keeshond versus German Shepherd Dog     Keeshond versus Valley Bulldog     Keeshond versus Swedish Vallhund     Keeshond versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Keeshond versus Skye Terrier     Keeshond versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Keeshond versus Alaskan Malamute     Keeshond versus Silky Terrier     Keeshond versus Saluki     Keeshond versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Keeshond versus American Bulldog     Keeshond versus Standard Poodle     Keeshond versus Puggle     Keeshond versus Fila Brasileiro     

    Silky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Silky Terrier versus Field Spaniel     Silky Terrier versus Akita Chow     Silky Terrier versus American Foxhound     Silky Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound     Silky Terrier versus American Eskimo Dog     Silky Terrier versus Jack Russell Terrier     Silky Terrier versus Chihuahua     Silky Terrier versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Silky Terrier versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Silky Terrier versus Chinese Crested     Silky Terrier versus Affenhuahua     Silky Terrier versus Kai Ken     Silky Terrier versus West Highland White Terrier     Silky Terrier versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Silky Terrier versus Plott     Silky Terrier versus Tibetan Spaniel     Silky Terrier versus Shichon     Silky Terrier versus Cockalier     Silky Terrier versus Azawakh     Silky Terrier versus Miniature Poodle     Silky Terrier versus English Cocker Spaniel     Silky Terrier versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Silky Terrier versus Carolina Dog     Silky Terrier versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Silky Terrier versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     

    Conclusion: Keeshond versus Silky Terrier. 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 Keeshond and the Silky Terrier better suits you and your family.