Schipperke
Schipperke
VS
Weimaraner
Weimaraner

Schipperke vs Weimaraner

Compare Schipperke and Weimaraner 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
Weimaraner
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 33 cm
57 – 70 cm
Weight
3 – 9 kg
25 – 40 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics

Schipperke
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Small
Weimaraner
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Large

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 Weimaraner
Large, athletic German gundog with a sleek silver-grey coat and amber eyes. Energetic, intelligent and strongly people-oriented “Velcro dog” needing 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise plus training. Versatile in dog sports; without stimulation may become noisy, destructive or escape-prone.

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