Schapendoes
12 - 15 yearsLife Expectancy
Medium-sized Dutch herding dog with a long, shaggy double coat and lively, cheerful disposition. Known for its springy, effortless movement and lightly built frame, this energetic breed combines intelligence with an independent herding nature.
Breed Statistics
- Energy Level4/5
- Trainability5/5
- Playfulness4/5
- Protectiveness5/5
- Barking3/5
- Drooling2/5
- Good with Children3/5
- Good with Other Dogs5/5
- Good with Strangers3/5
- Shedding2/5
- Coat Length4/5
- Grooming3/5
Physical Attributes
| Height (Male) | 16 - 20 inches |
|---|---|
| Height (Female) | 16 - 20 inches |
| Weight (Male) | 26 - 55 lbs |
| Weight (Female) | 26 - 55 lbs |
Breed History
Ancient Dutch herding breed developed to herd sheep in the wetlands of the Netherlands. Nearly extinct after WWII but successfully revived by P.M.C. Toepoel and dedicated fanciers in the 1940s-1950s from remaining dogs.