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Name	Sapsali	Sarplaninac	Schapendoes
Origins	Korea	Serbia Macedonia	Netherlands
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	507	525	336
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Other Names	Sapsal Gae, Sapsaree, Exorcising Dog, Ghost Hunting Clever Dog	Macedonian Shepherd, Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog, Illyrian Shepherd Dog, Jugoslovenski ovcarski pas-sarplaninac	Dutch Schapendoes, Nederlandse Schapendoes
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Canine Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	No set
Price	$300-$500	$900-$1000	$500-$700

General Appearance - Sapsali vs Sarplaninac vs Schapendoes

Size	Large Medium	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	26-55 pounds (12-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	40.5 pounds (18.5 kg)
Height	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)	15-19 inches (40-50 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)	17 inches (45 cm)

Hair & Care - Sapsali vs Sarplaninac vs Schapendoes

Coat	Silky	Fluffy Waterproof	Thick
Colors	Reddish Orange Brown Golden Yellowish Blonde Black	Black Fawn Gray Sable White	Brown Tricolor Blue Gray White Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Sapsali requires a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Sarplaninac doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Schapendoes doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Sapsalis are heavy shedders.	Sarplaninacs shed moderately.	Schapendoess shed moderately.

Characteristics - Sapsali vs Sarplaninac vs Schapendoes

Temperament	Friendly Loyal Protective Gentle Playful	Independent Devoted Protective Calm Intelligent Reliable	Attentive Friendly Lively Courageous Intelligent Watchful
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Sapsali is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Sarplaninac's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Schapendoes's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Sapsalis are easy to train.	Sarplaninacs are quite easy to train.	Schapendoess are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Sapsali is a highly playful breed.	Sarplaninacs are not the most playful dog breed.	The Schapendoes is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Sarplaninacs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Sapsalis are highly affectionate dogs.	Sarplaninacs are highly affectionate dogs.	Schapendoess are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Sapsalis need for social interaction is average.	Sarplaninacs need for social interaction is average.	Schapendoess are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Sapsali is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Sarplaninac rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Schapendoes rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Sapsalis are one of the best watchdogs.	Sarplaninacs are good watchdogs.	Schapendoess are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Sapsalis strongly protect their territory.	Sarplaninacs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Schapendoess strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Sapsali has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Sarplaninac has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Schapendoes has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Sapsalis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Sarplaninacs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Schapendoess have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Sapsali is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Sarplaninac is strong enough to escape from home.	Schapendoess tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Sapsalis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Sarplaninacs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Schapendoess have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Sapsalis are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Schapendoess are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Sapsalis adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Sarplaninacs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Schapendoess adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Schapendoess do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Sapsali vs Sarplaninac vs Schapendoes

Stranger Friendly	Sapsalis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Schapendoess are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Sapsalis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Schapendoess are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Sapsalis are cat-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Schapendoess are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Sapsalis are dog-friendly dogs.	Sarplaninacs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Schapendoess are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Sapsali is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Sarplaninac is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Schapendoes is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Sapsalis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Sarplaninacs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Schapendoess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Sapsalis are usually friendly towards other pets.	Sarplaninacs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Schapendoess are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Sapsalis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Sarplaninacs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Schapendoess are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Sapsali breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Sarplaninac breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Schapendoes breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Sapsali vs Sarplaninac vs Schapendoes

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Sarplaninacs are commonly healthy dogs.	Schapendoess tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	Bloat Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia	No set
Life Expectancy	11-13 years	12-13 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Sapsalis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Sarplaninacs are high energy dogs.	Schapendoess have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Sapsalis have an average exercise need.	Sarplaninacs need a lot of exercises.	Schapendoess have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Sapsalis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Sarplaninacs don't need too much sleep.	Schapendoess sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	High: The Schapendoes breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Sapsali can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Sarplaninac can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Sapsali has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Sarplaninac has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Schapendoes has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Sapsali is an average drooler.	The Sarplaninac drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Schapendoes is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Sapsali vs Sarplaninac vs Schapendoes

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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