Schapendoes vs East European Shepherd

Compare Schapendoes and East European Shepherd 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

Schapendoes

East European Shepherd

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

62 – 72 cm

Weight

18 – 22 kg

36 – 53 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 15 years

10 – 14 years

Child friendly

4/5

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

4/5

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

2/5

3/5

Characteristics

Schapendoes

Great with kids

Medium

East European Shepherd

Giant

Summary

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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About East European Shepherd

The East European Shepherd is a large, robust working dog from the former Soviet Union, resembling a bigger, squarer German Shepherd. Loyal and protective, it needs firm, fair training, early socialisation, and plenty of structured mental and physical exercise.

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