 
Dutch Schapendoes
(Shapendoes)
Shapendoes
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| group: herding |
height: m
17-20"/ 43-50 cm,
f 15.5-18.5" / 40-47 cm
weight: 30-40 lbs /
13.61-18.14 kg |
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| colors: |
any.
blue-grey to black preferred |
| physical traits: |
mobile, active, agile,
fast, good jumper |
| hair type: |
double coated. outer
layer thick, fine, long ~2.7"/ 7 cm, standing off in
tufts, dry-textured and slightly wavy, inner layer thick
and soft. silky, curly or frizzy hair is not preferred. |
personality/
temperament: |
intelligent, alert, inquisitive,
cunning, clever, attentive, eager to learn, endurance, tireless,
very loyal and affectionate to family, very playful, brave,
courageous, watchful, happy, jolly, high-spirited, lively,
friendly, good-natured. some can be nervous, aggressive.
vocal when they perceive trouble. |
maintenance/
special needs:
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medium, daily brushing
and combing, exercise, keep inside of ears and around eyes
clean, easy to train |
| nickname: |
Nederlandse Schapendoes,
Dutch Sheepdog |
| origination: |
Netherlands, may share
lineage with the Bearded Collie, Puli, Bergamasco and Briard |
| bred for: |
sheep herding |
| identifying traits: |
resembles the Bearded
Collie |
| ideal for: |
family, companion, guard,
herding, other pets, swimming, retrieving, city life |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
13-15 yrs |
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| of interest: |
related to the Bearded
Collie, the Puli, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, the Old English
Sheepdog, the Briard, the Bergamasco and the German Sheepoodle.
almost became extinct from 1940-1945. Dutch Shapendoes breed
club in origin counry founded in 1947 |
| health concerns: |
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| kennel
clubs: |
fci- (sheepdog
and cattledog dog breed group) |
| rescues: n/a |
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