Schapendoes
VS
Toy Poodle
Schapendoes vs Toy Poodle
Compare Schapendoes and Toy 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
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 50 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
18 – 22 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 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
3/5
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
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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