Schipperke
VS
Smålandsstövare
Schipperke vs Smålandsstövare
Compare Schipperke and Smålandsstövare 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
Schipperke
Smålandsstövare
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 33 cm
42 – 54 cm
Weight
3 – 9 kg
15 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Schipperke
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Schipperke
Schipperkes are small, sturdy Belgian dogs with a square build and thick black double coat forming a ruff and “culottes.” Alert, intelligent, and independent, they’re loyal watchdogs, energetic companions needing daily mental and physical exercise, and generally robust with proper health care.
About Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
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