Dutch Schapendoes
VS
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dutch Schapendoes vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Dutch Schapendoes and Rhodesian Ridgeback 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
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
61 – 69 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
31 – 36 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
9 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Schapendoes
Great with kids
Low grooming
Medium
Rhodesian Ridgeback
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Large
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 Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a powerful, athletic African hunting dog with a distinctive ridge of reverse-growing hair. Loyal and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs ample daily exercise, consistent positive training, and suits active, experienced owners.
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