Swedish Lapphund
VS
Schapendoes
Swedish Lapphund vs Schapendoes
Compare Swedish Lapphund and Schapendoes 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
Swedish Lapphund
Schapendoes
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
18 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Schapendoes
Great with kids
Medium
Summary
About Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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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