Dutch Schapendoes vs Schapendoes

Compare Dutch Schapendoes and Schapendoes 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

Schapendoes

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

Weight

12 – 20 kg

18 – 22 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 15 years

11 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

4/5

3/5

Grooming needs

2/5

3/5

Shedding

3/5

4/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Dutch Schapendoes

Great with kids

Low grooming

Medium

Schapendoes

Great with kids

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 Schapendoes

Cheerful Dutch herding breed with a shaggy, low‑shedding but high‑maintenance coat. Medium, athletic and agile, it needs daily exercise and mental work yet is calm and cuddly indoors. Intelligent, sensitive and people focused, it suits active, engaged owners and varied dog sports.

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