Dutch Schapendoes
VS
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Dutch Schapendoes vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Compare Dutch Schapendoes and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 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
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
48 – 56 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
17 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Schapendoes
Great with kids
Low grooming
Medium
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Medium-sized French scenthound with a rough golden to red-fawn coat, dark expressive eyes, and sturdy, athletic build. Bred for wild boar, it’s energetic, curious, social, and gentle at home, needing ample outdoor exercise, secure fencing, and regular but simple coat care.
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