Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Schapendoes

Compare Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Schapendoes

Breed type

Purebred

Height

42 – 50 cm

40 – 50 cm

Weight

14 – 23 kg

18 – 22 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 15 years

11 – 15 years

Child friendly

3/5

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

4/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Medium

Schapendoes

Great with kids

Medium

Summary

About Polish Lowland Sheepdog

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog (Polski Owczarek Nizinny) is a medium, sturdy herding dog with a long, dense, often eye-covering coat. Intelligent and independent, it excels in herding and dog sports, bonds closely with family, needs regular grooming, mental work, and moderate daily exercise.

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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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