Schapendoes
VS
Standard Poodle
Schapendoes vs Standard Poodle
Compare Schapendoes and Standard Poodle 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
Standard Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
45 – 60 cm
Weight
18 – 22 kg
25 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Schapendoes
Great with kids
Medium
Standard Poodle
High energy
Super smart
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 Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle is an athletic, low‑shedding water retriever with a dense curly coat needing regular grooming. Highly intelligent and sensitive, it excels in training, dog sports, and family life, thriving on close companionship, daily exercise, and mental stimulation.
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