Schapendoes for sale in the Netherlands

The Schapendoes is an agile Dutch herding dog with a long coat, jumping ability and strong need for cooperation and mental work every day. A suitable owner checks daily needs, health and breeding records before choosing either a puppy or an adult dog.

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Characteristics

Origin: the Netherlands
Height: 40–50 cm
Weight: Approximately 12–25 kg
Life expectancy: 11–14 years
Coat: Long wavy coat with undercoat. Comb several times weekly
Energy: High: long daily exercise, herding, tracking or sport
Character: Intelligent, willing, alert, loyal and sensitive
Suitable for: Experienced active homes with daily tasks and a clear off-switch

Background and temperament

The breed was developed in the Netherlands as an agile Dutch herding dog with a long coat, jumping ability and strong need for cooperation and mental work every day. That original task still shapes drive, pace and independence. Expect the breed behaviour described here and do not choose on appearance alone. Reward calm alongside speed and socialise carefully to traffic, visitors, children and dogs so attentiveness does not become chronic reactivity. Start socialisation, solitude and calm handling while young, using rewards and clear predictable boundaries. A stable dog can recover from new stimuli without continually barking, fleeing or threatening.

Exercise and daily care

Combine long walks with tracking, herding or varied sport and deliberately teach settling alongside fast precise work. Coat care is: Long wavy coat with undercoat. Comb several times weekly. Also inspect ears, teeth, nails, skin and pads weekly. Keep the dog lean and increase running, jumping, cycling or heavy work gradually while growing. A garden does not replace shared exercise, mental work and rest. Teach an off-switch too, so extensive activity does not become chronic agitation.

Health and choosing a breeder

Request hip, elbow and ECVO results plus PRA DNA status and discuss epilepsy, thyroid disease, heart, teeth and behaviour. Request original results linked to both parents and verify date, identity and assessing body. A verbal promise or DNA panel alone is insufficient. Discuss longevity, behaviour, causes of death and relatedness across the family. Choose a breeder who records problems, socialises puppies appropriately and values functional build and temperament above colour, size or show results.