Cao da Serra de Aires
VS
Schipperke
Cao da Serra de Aires vs Schipperke
Compare Cao da Serra de Aires and Schipperke 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
Schipperke
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
42 – 55 cm
25 – 33 cm
Weight
12 – 18 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Cao da Serra de Aires
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Schipperke
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
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 Schipperke
Schipperkes are small, sturdy Belgian dogs with a square build and thick black double coat forming a ruff and “culottes.” Alert, intelligent, and independent, they’re loyal watchdogs, energetic companions needing daily mental and physical exercise, and generally robust with proper health care.
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