Schapendoes
VS
Spanish Greyhound
Schapendoes vs Spanish Greyhound
Compare Schapendoes and Spanish Greyhound 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
Spanish Greyhound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
60 – 70 cm
Weight
18 – 22 kg
23 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Schapendoes
Great with kids
Medium
Spanish Greyhound
High energy
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
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 Spanish Greyhound
The Spanish Greyhound (Galgo Español) is an ancient Spanish sighthound, lightly built with a long body, deep chest and smooth, efficient movement. Calm, sensitive and affectionate at home, it needs regular exercise, gentle training and protection from cold due to its fine coat and low body fat.
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