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Schapendoes

Also known as Dutch Schapendoes, Nederlandse Schapendoes.

Related breedAmerican Hairless Terrier1972 to 2016 · United States

Schapendoes at a glance

Origin
Netherlands
Appeared
1940 to 1952 (well documented)
Family
Continental Herder
Type
Herding dog
Size
Medium
Life span
12 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 313

The name. Dutch for "sheep dog": schaap, "sheep", and doe, an old local word for dog.

Same familyChinook1917 to 2013 · United States

Family and relatives

Same eraEurasier1960 to 1973 · Germany

Place in time

The Schapendoes appears 1940 to 1952 (well documented), in the Modern Era, when 67 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Schapendoes is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.