Cao da Serra de Aires
VS
Schapendoes
Cao da Serra de Aires vs Schapendoes
Compare Cao da Serra de Aires 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
Cao da Serra de Aires
Schapendoes
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
42 – 55 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
18 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Cao da Serra de Aires
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Schapendoes
Great with kids
Medium
Summary
About Cao da Serra de Aires
The Cao da Serra de Aires is a medium Portuguese herding dog with a long, shaggy, low‑shedding coat and alert “monkey‑like” expression. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and regular grooming, thriving as an active family companion.
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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