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Schapendoes: Dutch Herding Dog Breed
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Height
- 40 cm
The Schapendoes is a herding dog from the Netherlands. Its recorded height is 40. The available facts identify its species, country of origin and working background, but give no further measurements or lifespan details.
What it is
The Schapendoes is a dog breed from the Netherlands. It was developed as a herding dog.
Origin and role
This breed began in the Netherlands and has a herding background. See dog breeds from the Netherlands for related profiles.
What stands out
Its identity is clear: the Schapendoes is a Dutch dog breed associated with herding work.
Points to check
The recorded facts give a height of 40 but do not state a unit. They do not provide a weight or lifespan.
Size record
The available record lists the Schapendoes at a height of 40. No other size figures are provided.
Who may need another profile
If you need weight, lifespan or more detailed working information, this short profile does not provide it. Browse dog breed profiles for other entries.
Verdict
The Schapendoes is a Netherlands-origin dog breed with a herding purpose and a recorded height of 40. Those facts make it a useful starting point for readers comparing Dutch breeds or looking for a dog with herding roots. More detailed decisions will require information beyond this entry, since the available record is limited to its basic identity, origin, role and one height figure.
What stands out
- Herding background is clearly identified.
- Origin in the Netherlands is recorded.
- The breed is identified as a dog.
- A height figure is provided.
Worth knowing
- Only one size measure is recorded.
- The height entry has no stated unit.
- No lifespan figure is provided.
- The facts give no weight figure.
Suits
- Readers tracing a herding breed to the Netherlands
- Quick comparisons among dog breed profiles
Think twice if
- You need a full size, lifespan or care profile
- You are looking for a breed outside the dog category
In short
Choose the Schapendoes profile if you want a concise identification of a Dutch herding dog. It confirms the breed’s country and working background and gives one recorded height figure. The entry is not a full size or lifespan guide, so it cannot answer every ownership question. Use it as a starting point when comparing breeds, then seek fuller information before making a choice.
Questions
What kind of animal is the Schapendoes?
The Schapendoes is a dog breed.
Where does the Schapendoes come from?
It originates in the Netherlands. See dog breeds from the Netherlands.
What was the Schapendoes bred to do?
It is a herding dog.
How tall is a Schapendoes?
The recorded height is 40. The available fact does not state the measurement unit.
What is the Schapendoes lifespan?
No lifespan figure is included in the available facts.
How much does a Schapendoes weigh?
No weight figure is included in the available facts.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Schapendoes — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Drentse Patrijshond — Eric Broeksma · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dutch Shepherd — Teunie · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dutch Smoushond — Jovare · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dutch Tulip Dog — Sietske van Maanen · Public domain · file page
- Keeshond — dancing with wolves · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Kooikerhondje — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Saarloos wolfdog — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Wetterhoun — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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