Schapendoes
VS
Hungarian Vizsla
Schapendoes vs Hungarian Vizsla
Compare Schapendoes and Hungarian Vizsla 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
Hungarian Vizsla
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
54 – 64 cm
Weight
18 – 22 kg
18 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Schapendoes
Great with kids
Medium
Hungarian Vizsla
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
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.
About Hungarian Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla: medium, athletic gundog with a short golden‑rust coat and expressive amber eyes. Affectionate, people‑oriented and high‑energy, it needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and gentle, consistent training. Clean, easy‑care coat; bonds closely with active families.
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