Croatian Sheepdog vs Schapendoes

Compare Croatian Sheepdog 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

Croatian Sheepdog

Schapendoes

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

Weight

13 – 20 kg

18 – 22 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 14 years

11 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

4/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Croatian Sheepdog

Medium

Schapendoes

Great with kids

Medium

Summary

About Croatian Sheepdog

The Croatian Sheepdog is a medium, black, wavy‑coated herding breed from Croatia, agile and energetic with alert prick ears. Intelligent and sensitive, it bonds closely with family, may be reserved with strangers, and needs substantial daily exercise and mental stimulation.

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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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