Sarplaninac vs Schapendoes

Compare Sarplaninac 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

Sarplaninac

Schapendoes

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

40 – 50 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

18 – 22 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 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

3/5

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

2/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

Schapendoes

Great with kids

Medium

Summary

About Sarplaninac

The Sarplaninac is a large, rustic Balkan livestock guardian, calm and serious yet deeply loyal to its family. It has a thick weatherproof double coat and strong territorial instincts, needs space, firm but fair handling, steady exercise, and careful socialization with strangers and other dogs.

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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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