Comparison: Bearded Collie and Dutch Schapendoes

Bearded Collie and Dutch Schapendoes are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Bearded Collie	Dutch Schapendoes
FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	United Kingdom	Netherlands
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	51–56 cm	40–50 cm
Weight	18–27 kg	–
Life span	12–14 years	–
Recognition features	Long tousled coat with a beard and fringe Slimmer than an Old English Sheepdog, with a long tail Grey, brown or black with white markings	Lightly built dog with a long, lightly wavy coat standing off in tufts Height 40–50 cm, springy movement and great jumping ability Friendly, watchful and cheerful
Coat	Long, harsh, flat or slightly wavy coat with a soft undercoat.	Long (7 cm or more over the hindquarters), lightly waved, dry coat with sufficient undercoat, never curly; all colours permitted, blue-grey to black preferred.
Purpose	A Scottish Highland herding dog that drove sheep long distances in harsh weather.	A lightly built Dutch herding dog with long coat, a tireless jumper.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.