Brazilian Terrier
VS
Schapendoes
Brazilian Terrier vs Schapendoes
Compare Brazilian Terrier and Schapendoes side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Brazilian Terrier
Schapendoes
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
33 – 40 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
8 – 12 kg
18 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Brazilian Terrier
Small
Schapendoes
Great with kids
Medium
Summary
About Brazilian Terrier
The Brazilian Terrier is a medium‑small, athletic, tricolor farm terrier from Brazil, bred for ratting and watchdog work. Energetic, intelligent, and often bonded to one person, it needs daily exercise, consistent positive training, and mental stimulation. Grooming is simple; sourcing puppies abroad can be difficult.
About Schapendoes
Cheerful Dutch herding breed with a shaggy, low‑shedding but high‑maintenance coat. Medium, athletic and agile, it needs daily exercise and mental work yet is calm and cuddly indoors. Intelligent, sensitive and people focused, it suits active, engaged owners and varied dog sports.
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