Dutch Schapendoes
VS
English Setter
Dutch Schapendoes vs English Setter
Compare Dutch Schapendoes and English Setter 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
Dutch Schapendoes
English Setter
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
52 – 68 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
9 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Schapendoes
Great with kids
Low grooming
Medium
English Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Dutch Schapendoes
The Dutch Schapendoes is a medium, shaggy-coated Dutch herding dog, lively and agile with a bouncy gait. Cheerful, people-oriented and playful, it suits active families. Intelligent but independent, it needs positive training, regular mental exercise and frequent grooming.
About English Setter
Elegant, medium‑large gundog with a silky belton coat and feathered tail. Gentle, devoted and people‑oriented, it suits active families who enjoy long daily walks. Sensitive to harsh handling, it responds best to kind, consistent training and regular grooming.
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