Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Inquisitive
Aggressive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable

Agile
Obedient
Quick
Intelligent
Bright
Playful
Sturdy

Brusstons 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

Boston Terrier and Brussels Griffon

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

​Unknown

1700s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown

Black
Gray
Fawn
Silver
White
Sable
Brindle

Brusstons are known for their coat length.

Keeshonds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

A Brusston can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Brachycephalic Syndrome

Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Heart Disease

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Demodicosis
Cherry Eye
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hemivertebrae
Hydrocephalus
Atopic Dermatitis
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Cleft Lip or Palate

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Skin Problems
Congenital Heart Defect

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Dna Test For Pk
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

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

Play dead, Walk, Keep away, Frisbee, Swim, Howling, Fetch, Speak, Shake, Tug-of-war

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

Brusstons are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Keeshonds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Brusston, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Keeshond, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Brusston 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.

Brusston 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
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Brusston feed 1 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 Brusston is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Brusston is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

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.

Brusstons 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.

Brusstons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

Keeshonds are highly friendly around strangers.

Brusstons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

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