Dutch Schapendoes

Irish Terrier

Dutch Schapendoes vs Irish Terrier

Compare Dutch Schapendoes and Irish Terrier 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

Irish Terrier

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

44 – 50 cm

Weight

12 – 20 kg

11 – 15 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 15 years

13 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

5/5

Energy level

3/5

4/5

Intelligence

3/5

4/5

Trainability

3/5

2/5

Health

4/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

1/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Dutch Schapendoes

Great with kids

Low grooming

Medium

Irish Terrier

Great with kids

High energy

Super smart

Stubborn

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.

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About Irish Terrier

Medium, athletic terrier with a wiry red coat, low shedding when properly groomed. Intelligent, energetic, and independent, needing daily exercise and mental stimulation. Deeply loyal and people‑oriented, a keen watchdog, with strong prey drive and sometimes challenging with other dogs.

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