Schapendoes
VS
Shetland Sheepdog
Schapendoes vs Shetland Sheepdog
Compare Schapendoes and Shetland Sheepdog 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
Shetland Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
35 – 37 cm
Weight
18 – 22 kg
6 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Schapendoes
Great with kids
Medium
Shetland Sheepdog
High energy
Super smart
Small
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 Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog is a small to medium, agile herding breed with a dense double coat and striking colors. Bright, sensitive, and very people focused, it bonds closely with family, is reserved with strangers, excels in dog sports, and needs regular grooming, daily walks, and mental exercise.
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