Phalène
VS
Schapendoes
Phalène vs Schapendoes
Compare Phalène 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
Phalène
Schapendoes
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
27 – 28 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
2 – 6 kg
18 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Phalène
Great with kids
Low grooming
Stubborn
Tiny
Schapendoes
Great with kids
Medium
Summary
About Phalène
The Phalène is a small, elegant toy spaniel with drop ears, a long silky coat, and a white body marked in various colors. Lively yet sensitive and people‑oriented, it is highly trainable, enjoys dog sports, moderate daily exercise, and close companionship.
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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