Active
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Reserved
Instinctual

Agile
Obedient
Quick
Intelligent
Bright
Playful
Sturdy

Great Danoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

United States

Netherlands

Poodle, Great Dane

Samoyed, Chow Chow, Finnish Spitz, Norwegian Elkhound, Pomeranian

1900s

1700s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver
Brindle

Black
Gray
Fawn
Silver
White
Sable
Brindle

Great Danoodles have medium-length coats.

Keeshonds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

A Great Danoodle can have a litter of 10-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Keeshond can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Great Danoodles are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Keeshonds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Great Danoodles typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Heart Disease

Myotonia
Corneal Dystrophy

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Skin Problems
Congenital Heart Defect

Electrocardiogram
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Blood and Urine Tests
Skin Biopsy
Ocular Exam
Cardiac Test
Electromyography (EMG)
Muscle Biopsy

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

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

Training, Fetch, Beach runs, Walk, Dog Parks, Play, Shake, Catch, Walks, Snuggles, Tug-of-war

Walk, Run, Frisbee, Play, Fetch, Eating Snacks, Chewing, Playing, Sniffing, Heel

In general most Great Danoodles usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Keeshonds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Great Danoodle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Keeshonds require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Great Danoodle should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 85-100 pound (39 - 45 kg) Great Danoodle feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Keeshond feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Great Danoodle is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Keeshond is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Great Danoodle is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Keeshond is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

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

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

Great Danoodles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Keeshonds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Keeshonds are highly friendly around strangers.

Great Danoodles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Keeshonds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.