Schapendoes Puppies For Sale

The Schapendoes is a tireless and intelligent breed, prized for their herding skills and for being cheerful and friendly. They are lively and active and love to have a job to do, even if it's just playing with the kids. Full-grown, they typically weigh 26-55 pounds and stand 16-20 inches tall.

Schapendoess are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. The Schapendoes is an active and lively dog who is best suited for a family that will cater to their need to run, jump, play, and frolic. They love people, so plenty of daily attention is important for these dogs. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Schapendoes is highly athletic and eager to play and run about. They prefer to be on the move and love spending time outdoors. They won't be content to sit at home and rest on the sofa with you but would rather be getting in their daily exercise to keep them fit, happy, and well-behaved; a lethargic Schapendoes can get in a lot of trouble in a short amount of time. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Schapendoes has a proper sheep dog coat, which consists of a long double thick coat on top and a dense and wavy under coat. Their hair is dry and fine and sometimes stands in tufts. They require a good deal of brushing daily to keep their coats from developing mats and tangles. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Schapendoess are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. They are definitely not stay-at-home-and-be-lazy dogs but instead prefer a high activity life, going about doing many things, such as herding, agility games, and playing in the great outdoors. These dogs would do best in a rural home setting. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.