Schapendoes vs Xoloitzcuintle

Compare Schapendoes and Xoloitzcuintle 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

Xoloitzcuintle

Breed type

Purebred

Height

40 – 50 cm

25 – 60 cm

Weight

18 – 22 kg

4 – 25 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 15 years

12 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

4/5

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

2/5

3/5

Characteristics

Schapendoes

Great with kids

Medium

Xoloitzcuintle

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.

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0 puppies for sale

About Xoloitzcuintle

Ancient Mexican breed linked to Aztec culture, the Xoloitzcuintle is a hairless or short‑coated dog in three sizes. Calm, loyal, and watchful, it bonds closely with family and excels as a gentle companion and alert watchdog, needing skin care, socialization, and moderate exercise.

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4 puppies for sale