Petit Brabançon vs Schapendoes

Compare Petit Brabançon 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

Petit Brabançon

Schapendoes

Breed type

Purebred

Height

37 – 30 cm

40 – 50 cm

Weight

4 – 6 kg

18 – 22 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 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

3/5

Shedding

3/5

4/5

Barking level

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

1/5

2/5

Characteristics

Petit Brabançon

Great with kids

Tiny

Schapendoes

Great with kids

Medium

Summary

About Petit Brabançon

Petit Brabançon: a tiny, sturdy Belgian companion dog with a smooth, glossy coat and large, almost human dark eyes. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it bonds closely with its people, suits city living, needs daily mental and physical activity, and prefers homes where it’s rarely left alone.

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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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