Dutch Schapendoes vs Kuvasz

Compare Dutch Schapendoes and Kuvasz 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

Kuvasz

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

66 – 76 cm

Weight

12 – 20 kg

37 – 62 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 15 years

10 – 12 years

Child friendly

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

4/5

5/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Dutch Schapendoes

Great with kids

Low grooming

Medium

Kuvasz

Great with kids

Giant

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 Kuvasz

The Kuvasz is a large, ancient Hungarian livestock guardian with a white, weatherproof coat. Loyal and protective with family but reserved with strangers, it needs early socialisation, firm yet kind training, space, and experienced owners to manage its strong, independent nature.

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