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Name	American Pit Bull Terrier	Keeshond	Bulldog
Origins	United States	Germany Netherlands	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pit Pit Bull Pitbull Pitty APBT	Chien Loup Deutscher Wolfsspitz Kees Smiling Dutchman Wolfsspitz Dutch Barge Dog Barge Dog	British Bulldog English Bulldog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog? Which is the smallest dog, American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Keeshond? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog weight comparison:	22-78 pounds (10-35 kg)	35-45 pounds (15-20 kg)	Male: 53-55 pounds (24-25 kg), Female: 49-51 pounds (22-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	40 pounds (17.5 kg)	Male: 54 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog height comparison:	14-24 inches (35-60 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (44-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	12-16 inches (31-40 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	14 inches (35.5 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$800-$1000	$1200-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Keeshond is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bulldog is quite easy to get.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Keeshond is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low: The Bulldog is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog trainability comparison.	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Keeshond dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Keeshond dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Bulldog dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Keeshond dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bulldog dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Clownish Courageous Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal Strong Willed Aggressive	Playful Agile Intelligent Obedient Quick Bright Sturdy	Loving Courageous Friendly Social Sweet Aggressive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Keeshond dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog?	High: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Keeshond dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bulldog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog social needs comparison:	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Keeshond dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bulldog dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the American Pit Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Keeshond dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Bulldog dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Keeshond dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Bulldog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog playfulness comparison:	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Keeshonds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Bulldogs don't really like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog?	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Keeshond is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Bulldog barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	It is not recommended to keep the American Pit Bull Terrier breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Keeshond indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Bulldog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: American Pit Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Keeshond dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bulldog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Keeshond dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Bulldog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Pit Bull Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Keeshond bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bulldog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	High 🔼 The American Pit Bull Terrier has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Keeshond has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog mouthiness comparison:	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Keeshond dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bulldog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog?	American Pit Bull Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Keeshond is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Skin Allergies	Hip Dysplasia Heart Problems Skin Diseases Kneecap dislocations	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Entropion Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Reverse Sneezing Brachycephalic Syndrome Dry Eye Head Shakes
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The American Pit Bull Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Keeshond should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Bulldog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog lifespan comparison. How long do American Pit Bull Terrier, Keeshond and Bulldog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of American Pit Bull Terrier: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Keeshond: 13 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Bulldog: 9 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Keeshond can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog energy level comparison:	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Keeshond dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bulldog dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Keeshond dogs exercise need is minimal.	Bulldog dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Keeshond dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Bulldog dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Keeshond's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Bulldog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog coat comparison:	Fine	Fluffy Dense	Fine
Colors What are the original American Pit Bull Terrier, Keeshond and Bulldog color?	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Yellow	Black Gray Cream Silver	Gray Red White Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog? American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog grooming comparison:	Effortless: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Keeshond requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Bulldog requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog? American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or {name3 shedding:	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs shed moderately. See more.	Keeshond dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Bulldog dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog?	Medium ⏺ The American Pit Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Keeshond has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Bulldog has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The American Pit Bull Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Keeshond is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bulldog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Keeshond dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Bulldog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog? Which dog is more friendly?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Keeshond dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Bulldog dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Keeshond dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bulldog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Keeshond dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Bulldog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog?	American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Keeshond dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Bulldog dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog?	Yes American Pit Bull Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Keeshond dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Bulldog dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No American Pit Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Keeshond is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	American Pit Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Keeshonds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bulldogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: American Pit Bull Terrier or Keeshond or Bulldog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog?	Not really American Pit Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Keeshond breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can American Pit Bull Terrier and Keeshond and Bulldog have?	5-8 puppies	3-8 puppies	4-5 puppies
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American Pit Bull Terrier vs Keeshond vs Bulldog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Pet Registry, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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