Comparison: Schipperke and Shetland Sheepdog

Schipperke and Shetland Sheepdog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Schipperke
Photo: JezevecStendencíLouhovatČaj, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Shetland Sheepdog
Photo: Stamatisclan, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
SchipperkeShetland Sheepdog
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originBelgiumUnited Kingdom
Category–Small
Height at withers–33–40 cm
Weight3–9 kg6–12 kg
Life span–12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Small, black, stocky, wolf-like dog with a wedge-shaped head
  • Distinct ruff, mane and culottes of longer hair
  • High-set tail; some dogs are born tailless or with a short tail; alert and inquisitive expression
  • Looks like a small rough collie, about 36 cm
  • Dense long coat with a mane and plumed tail
  • Semi-erect ears and a slender wedge-shaped head
CoatAbundant, harsh, straight coat over a soft undercoat; long ruff, mane and culottes; solid black only.Double coat with a long, straight, harsh outer coat and a full mane.
PurposeA small Belgian guard and companion dog from Brussels, renowned as a catcher of rats and mice.A small herding dog from the Shetland Islands that guarded sheep and ponies; refined in the 20th century along collie lines.

Breed page: Schipperke · Breed page: Shetland Sheepdog

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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.