Friendly, Watchful, Lively
The Schapendoes were everywhere in the Netherlands during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but their numbers dwindled drastically when Border Collies were imported. When the breed club for Nederlandse Schapendoes was founded in 1947, the Schapendoes breed was resuscitated.โฆ
Energy
60%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
80%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
60%
Coat Type
Long coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
Best value grain-free option โ great for active dogsโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best mid-range orthopedic โ great for dogs who don't need clinical-graโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray โ supports skin microbiome health between baโฆ
Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ walks, play sessions, or swimming.
Seasonal shedder โ daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
FCI Group
Group 1 โ Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section
Herdershonden
Status
recognized