Dutch Schapendoes vs Thai Ridgeback Dog

Compare Dutch Schapendoes and Thai Ridgeback 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

Thai Ridgeback Dog

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

51 – 61 cm

Weight

12 – 20 kg

16 – 34 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 15 years

12 – 13 years

Child friendly

4/5

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

4/5

3/5

Grooming needs

2/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Dutch Schapendoes

Great with kids

Low grooming

Medium

Thai Ridgeback Dog

Low grooming

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.

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About Thai Ridgeback Dog

Ancient Thai hunting breed with a distinctive back ridge, the Thai Ridgeback is medium-sized, lean and athletic. Loyal and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and firm, positive training, suiting experienced, active owners.

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