The Schapendoes is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in the Netherlands for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, friendly, and energetic, and make excellent working dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 15–20 kg · Female 15–20 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 43–51 cm · Female 41–46 cm
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Coat
- double, long
- Colors
- black, blue-grey, gray and white, brown and white, tri-color, any color (blue-grey to black preferred)
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Dutch Sheepdog, Nederlandse Schapendoes, Dutch Schapendoes
- Recognized by
- FCI, UKC, CKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day