Dutch Schapendoes
VS
Toy Poodle
Dutch Schapendoes vs Toy Poodle
Compare Dutch Schapendoes and Toy Poodle 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
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
12 – 20 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Schapendoes
Great with kids
Low grooming
Medium
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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