Dog Breeds Similar to the Kooikerhondje

Last Updated: Jul 16, 2022

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Introduction

The temperament of the Kooikerhondje can be described as:

Active; Agile; Alert; Benevolent; Intelligent; Territorial

Kooikerhondje
The Kooikerhondje
Rank Dog Breed Degree of Similarity to Kooikerhondje
1 Lakeland Terrier 75 %
2 Lhasapoo 75 %
3 Pomchi 74 %
4 Scottish Terrier 74 %
5 Yorkshire Terrier 74 %
6 Hovawart 73 %
7 Skye Terrier 73 %
8 Irish Terrier 73 %
9 Karelian Bear Dog 73 %
10 Kai Ken 71 %
Kooikerhondje
The Kooikerhondje

About Kooikerhondjes

The average lifespan of the Kooikerhondje is 12 to 14 years.

The weight of the Kooikerhondje is 20 to 25 pounds, with height 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder.

See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Kooikerhondje here.

See the complete breed profile of the Kooikerhondje here (with pictures).

Dog Breeds Similar to Kooikerhondje in Trait and Appearance

1. Lakeland Terrier

Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier

The temperament of the Lakeland Terrier can be described as:

Bold; Confident; Friendly; Independent; Intelligent; Trainable

The Lakeland Terrier is 75 percent similar to the Kooikerhondje based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

The Kooikerhondje and the Lakeland Terrier are similar in the following ways:

  • Both the Lakeland Terrier and the Kooikerhondje are very suitable for owners that live in apartments.

  • Both the Lakeland Terrier and the Kooikerhondje are ok for new dog owners (not too suitable or too unsuitable).

                                                  The table below compares the Kooikerhondje to the Lakeland Terrier side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                  Attribute Kooikerhondje Lakeland Terrier
                                                  Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                  Good For Novice Owners ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                  Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                  Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                  Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                  Easy To Groom ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                  General Health ★★★★★ ★★★★★
                                                  Potential For Weight Gain ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                  Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                  Wanderlust Potential ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                  Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                  Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                  Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                  Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                  Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                  Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                  Size ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                  Easy To Train ★☆☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                  Prey Drive ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                  Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                  Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                  Intensity ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                  Exercise Needs ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                  Affectionate With Family ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
                                                  Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                  Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆

                                                  More Facts About the Lakeland Terrier

                                                  The average price of the Lakeland Terrier puppy is $1940.

                                                  See our list of reputable Lakeland Terrier breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                  The average lifespan of the Lakeland Terrier is 12 to 15 years.

                                                  The weight of the Lakeland Terrier is 15 to 17 pounds, with height 13 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder.

                                                  Are Lakeland Terriers Smart? Learn about the intelligence of the Lakeland Terrier here.

                                                  See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Lakeland Terrier here.

                                                  See the complete breed profile of the Lakeland Terrier here (with pictures).

                                                  2. Lhasapoo

                                                  Lhasapoo
                                                  The Lhasapoo

                                                  The temperament of the Lhasapoo can be described as:

                                                  Cautious; Curious; Energetic; Gentle; Happy; Loving; Playful; Shy

                                                  The Lhasapoo is 75 percent similar to the Kooikerhondje based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                  The Kooikerhondje and the Lhasapoo are similar in the following ways:

                                                  • Both the Lhasapoo and the Kooikerhondje are very suitable for owners that live in apartments.

                                                      • Both the Lhasapoo and the Kooikerhondje can tolerate hot weather (but not for too long).

                                                                                                  The table below compares the Kooikerhondje to the Lhasapoo side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                  Attribute Kooikerhondje Lhasapoo
                                                                                                  Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                  Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                  Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                  Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                  Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                  Potential For Weight Gain ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                  Size ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                  Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                  Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                  Good For Novice Owners ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                  Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                  Affectionate With Family ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                  Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                  Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                  Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                  Easy To Groom ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                  General Health ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                  Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                  Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                  Prey Drive ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                  Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                  Wanderlust Potential ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                  Intensity ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                  Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                  Easy To Train ★☆☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                  Exercise Needs ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆

                                                                                                  More Facts About the Lhasapoo

                                                                                                  The average price of the Lhasapoo puppy is $1300.

                                                                                                  The average lifespan of the Lhasapoo is 10 to 15 years.

                                                                                                  The weight of the Lhasapoo is 10 to 15 pounds, with height 9 to 13 inches.

                                                                                                  See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Lhasapoo here.

                                                                                                  See the complete breed profile of the Lhasapoo here (with pictures).

                                                                                                  3. Pomchi

                                                                                                  Pomchi
                                                                                                  The Pomchi

                                                                                                  The temperament of the Pomchi can be described as:

                                                                                                  Affectionate; Alert; Energetic; Intelligent; Loud; Loving; Stubborn; Watchful

                                                                                                  The Pomchi is 74 percent similar to the Kooikerhondje based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                  The Kooikerhondje and the Pomchi are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                  • Both the Pomchi and the Kooikerhondje are very suitable for owners that live in apartments.

                                                                                                  • Both the Pomchi and the Kooikerhondje are ok for new dog owners (not too suitable or too unsuitable).

                                                                                                                                                  The table below compares the Kooikerhondje to the Pomchi side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                  Attribute Kooikerhondje Pomchi
                                                                                                                                                  Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                  Good For Novice Owners ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Easy To Groom ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  General Health ★★★★★ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                  Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                  Prey Drive ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Wanderlust Potential ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                  Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                  Affectionate With Family ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                  Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Potential For Weight Gain ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                  Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                  Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                  Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Intensity ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                  Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Size ★★★☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Easy To Train ★☆☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                  Exercise Needs ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆

                                                                                                                                                  More Facts About the Pomchi

                                                                                                                                                  The average price of the Pomchi puppy is $1050.

                                                                                                                                                  The average lifespan of the Pomchi is 12 to 18 years.

                                                                                                                                                  The weight of the Pomchi is 4 to 12 pounds, with height 6 to 10 inches.

                                                                                                                                                  See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Pomchi here.

                                                                                                                                                  See the complete breed profile of the Pomchi here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                  4. Scottish Terrier

                                                                                                                                                  Scottish Terrier
                                                                                                                                                  The Scottish Terrier

                                                                                                                                                  The temperament of the Scottish Terrier can be described as: Alert; Feisty; Independent; Playful; Quick; Self-assured

                                                                                                                                                  The Scottish Terrier is 74 percent similar to the Kooikerhondje based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                  The Kooikerhondje and the Scottish Terrier are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                  • Both the Scottish Terrier and the Kooikerhondje are very suitable for owners that live in apartments.

                                                                                                                                                      • Both the Scottish Terrier and the Kooikerhondje can tolerate hot weather (but not for too long).

                                                                                                                                                                                                  The table below compares the Kooikerhondje to the Scottish Terrier side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Attribute Kooikerhondje Scottish Terrier
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Easy To Groom ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Potential For Weight Gain ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Easy To Train ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prey Drive ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Good For Novice Owners ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  General Health ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Size ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Intensity ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Exercise Needs ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Affectionate With Family ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wanderlust Potential ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★

                                                                                                                                                                                                  More Facts About the Scottish Terrier

                                                                                                                                                                                                  The average price of the Scottish Terrier puppy is $1820.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  See our list of reputable Scottish Terrier breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                  The average lifespan of the Scottish Terrier is 11 to 13 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  The weight of the Scottish Terrier is 18 to 22 pounds, with height Up to 10 inches tall at the shoulder.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Are Scottish Terriers Smart? Learn about the intelligence of the Scottish Terrier here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Scottish Terrier here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  See the complete breed profile of the Scottish Terrier here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                  5. Yorkshire Terrier

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Yorkshire Terrier
                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Yorkshire Terrier

                                                                                                                                                                                                  The temperament of the Yorkshire Terrier can be described as: Bold; Confident; Courageous; Independent; Intelligent

                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Yorkshire Terrier is 74 percent similar to the Kooikerhondje based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Kooikerhondje and the Yorkshire Terrier are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The table below compares the Kooikerhondje to the Yorkshire Terrier side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Attribute Kooikerhondje Yorkshire Terrier
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Easy To Groom ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wanderlust Potential ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Good For Novice Owners ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Affectionate With Family ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      General Health ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Potential For Weight Gain ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prey Drive ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Intensity ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Exercise Needs ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Size ★★★☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Easy To Train ★☆☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      More Facts About the Yorkshire Terrier

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The average price of the Yorkshire Terrier puppy is $2420.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      See our list of reputable Yorkshire Terrier breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The average lifespan of the Yorkshire Terrier is 12 to 15 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The weight of the Yorkshire Terrier is 4 to 6 pounds, with height 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Are Yorkshire Terriers Smart? Learn about the intelligence of the Yorkshire Terrier here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Yorkshire Terrier here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      See the complete breed profile of the Yorkshire Terrier here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      6. Hovawart

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Hovawart
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The Hovawart

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The temperament of the Hovawart can be described as:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Active; Devoted; Even Tempered; Familial; Reserved; Watchful

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The Hovawart is 73 percent similar to the Kooikerhondje based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The Kooikerhondje and the Hovawart are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Both the Hovawart and the Kooikerhondje can tolerate hot weather (but not for too long).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The table below compares the Kooikerhondje to the Hovawart side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Attribute Kooikerhondje Hovawart
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Potential For Weight Gain ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Good For Novice Owners ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Affectionate With Family ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        General Health ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Size ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Easy To Train ★☆☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Prey Drive ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wanderlust Potential ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Intensity ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Exercise Needs ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Easy To Groom ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★★★☆ ★☆☆☆☆

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        More Facts About the Hovawart

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        See our list of reputable Hovawart breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The average lifespan of the Hovawart is 10 to 14 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The weight of the Hovawart is 55 to 110 pounds, with height 23 to 29 inches.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Hovawart here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        See the complete breed profile of the Hovawart here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        7. Skye Terrier

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Skye Terrier
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Skye Terrier

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The temperament of the Skye Terrier can be described as:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Fearless; Friendly; Gay; Good-tempered; Intelligent; Loyal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Skye Terrier is 73 percent similar to the Kooikerhondje based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Kooikerhondje and the Skye Terrier are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Both the Skye Terrier and the Kooikerhondje are very suitable for owners that live in apartments.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The table below compares the Kooikerhondje to the Skye Terrier side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Attribute Kooikerhondje Skye Terrier
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          General Health ★★★★★ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Weight Gain ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Good For Novice Owners ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Affectionate With Family ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Easy To Groom ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Size ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Easy To Train ★☆☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prey Drive ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wanderlust Potential ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Intensity ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Exercise Needs ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★★

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          More Facts About the Skye Terrier

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See our list of reputable Skye Terrier breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The average lifespan of the Skye Terrier is 12 to 14 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The weight of the Skye Terrier is 25 to 40 pounds, with height 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Are Skye Terriers Smart? Learn about the intelligence of the Skye Terrier here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Skye Terrier here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          See the complete breed profile of the Skye Terrier here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          8. Irish Terrier

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Irish Terrier
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Irish Terrier

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The temperament of the Irish Terrier can be described as: Dominant; Intelligent; Lively; Protective; Respectful; Trainable

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Irish Terrier is 73 percent similar to the Kooikerhondje based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Kooikerhondje and the Irish Terrier are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The table below compares the Kooikerhondje to the Irish Terrier side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Attribute Kooikerhondje Irish Terrier
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Easy To Groom ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              General Health ★★★★★ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Potential For Weight Gain ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Size ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Easy To Train ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wanderlust Potential ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Good For Novice Owners ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prey Drive ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Intensity ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Exercise Needs ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Affectionate With Family ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★★

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              More Facts About the Irish Terrier

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The average price of the Irish Terrier puppy is $1730.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              See our list of reputable Irish Terrier breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The average lifespan of the Irish Terrier is 12 to 16 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The weight of the Irish Terrier is 25 to 27 pounds, with height 18 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Are Irish Terriers Smart? Learn about the intelligence of the Irish Terrier here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Irish Terrier here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              See the complete breed profile of the Irish Terrier here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              9. Karelian Bear Dog

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Karelian Bear Dog
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The Karelian Bear Dog

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The temperament of the Karelian Bear Dog can be described as:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Brave; Cautious; Independent; Loyal; Tenacious; Territorial

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The Karelian Bear Dog is 73 percent similar to the Kooikerhondje based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The Kooikerhondje and the Karelian Bear Dog are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Kooikerhondje can tolerate hot weather (but not for too long).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The table below compares the Kooikerhondje to the Karelian Bear Dog side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Attribute Kooikerhondje Karelian Bear Dog
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Size ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Intensity ★★★★★ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Affectionate With Family ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                General Health ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Potential For Weight Gain ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Easy To Train ★☆☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Exercise Needs ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Good For Novice Owners ★★★☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Easy To Groom ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Prey Drive ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wanderlust Potential ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                More Facts About the Karelian Bear Dog

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The average price of the Karelian Bear Dog puppy is $900.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                See our list of reputable Karelian Bear Dog breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The average lifespan of the Karelian Bear Dog is 10 to 13 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The weight of the Karelian Bear Dog is 44 to 50 pounds, with height 19 to 24 inches.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Karelian Bear Dog here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                See the complete breed profile of the Karelian Bear Dog here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                10. Kai Ken

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Kai Ken
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The Kai Ken

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The temperament of the Kai Ken can be described as:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Agile; Alert; Brave; Intelligent; Loyal; Reserved

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The Kai Ken is 71 percent similar to the Kooikerhondje based on our side by side comparison of the traits and attributes of both dog breeds.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The Kooikerhondje and the Kai Ken are similar in the following ways:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Both the Kai Ken and the Kooikerhondje can tolerate hot weather (but not for too long).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The table below compares the Kooikerhondje to the Kai Ken side by side. The green part of the table shows the areas where these two dog breeds are the most similar, and the red part shows areas the two dog breeds are the most different.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Attribute Kooikerhondje Kai Ken
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tolerates Cold Weather ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tolerates Hot Weather ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Friendly Toward Strangers ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Easy To Groom ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Potential For Weight Gain ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Size ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wanderlust Potential ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Exercise Needs ★★★★★ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Good For Novice Owners ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tolerates Being Alone ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Affectionate With Family ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dog Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Amount Of Shedding ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Drooling Potential ★☆☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  General Health ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Intelligence ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Potential For Mouthiness ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tendency To Bark Or Howl ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Energy Level ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Intensity ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Potential For Playfulness ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Adapts Well To Apartment Living ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sensitivity Level ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Kid-Friendly ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Easy To Train ★☆☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prey Drive ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  More Facts About the Kai Ken

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  See our list of reputable Kai Ken breeders here (including prices of their puppies).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The average lifespan of the Kai Ken is 12 to 16 years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The weight of the Kai Ken is 25 to 45 pounds, with height 17 to 22 inches.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  See the list of dogs breeds that are most similar to the Kai Ken here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  See the complete breed profile of the Kai Ken here (with pictures).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dog Breeds Similar to Kooikerhondje but Bigger

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Hovawart (55 to 110 pounds): 73 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Afador (50 to 75 pounds): 69 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3. Black Russian Terrier (80 to 140 pounds): 69 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4. Pyredoodle (85 to 100 pounds): 69 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  5. German Wirehaired Pointer (60 to 70 pounds): 69 percent similar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dog Breeds Similar to Kooikerhondje but Smaller

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Lakeland Terrier (15 to 17 pounds): 75 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Pomchi (4 to 12 pounds): 74 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3. Scottish Terrier (18 to 22 pounds): 74 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4. Yorkshire Terrier (4 to 6 pounds): 74 percent similar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  5. Skye Terrier (25 to 40 pounds): 73 percent similar