Dutch Schapendoes
VS
Portuguese Water Dog
Dutch Schapendoes vs Portuguese Water Dog
Compare Dutch Schapendoes and Portuguese Water Dog 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
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
43 – 57 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Schapendoes
Great with kids
Low grooming
Medium
Portuguese Water Dog
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is a sturdy, medium‑sized, low‑shedding water lover with a curly or wavy coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and energetic, it needs regular grooming, daily training, and plenty of exercise and swimming, thriving as an active, closely involved family companion.
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