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Name	Schapendoes	Polish Lowland Sheepdog	Labradoodle
Origins	Netherlands	Poland	Australia
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Nederlandse Schapendoes Dutch Schapendoes	Nizinny Valee Sheepdog Polski Owczarek Nizinny	No data available
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle weight comparison:	26-55 pounds (12-25 kg)	30-50 pounds (14-23 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	40.5 pounds (18.5 kg)	40 pounds (18.5 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle? Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle height comparison:	15-19 inches (40-50 cm)	16-20 inches (41-51 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17 inches (45 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$1500-$2000	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	Average: The Schapendoes is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Labradoodle is easier than average to get.

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Labradoodle dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle trainability comparison.	Schapendoes dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Labradoodle dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	Schapendoes dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labradoodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Schapendoes dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Labradoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle? Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Intelligent Friendly Lively Attentive Watchful	Agile Lively Outright Tempered Selfish Confidence Perceptive	Alert Intelligent Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle?	High: Schapendoes dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Labradoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle social needs comparison:	Schapendoes dogs are a social breed. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Labradoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Schapendoes dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Labradoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Schapendoes dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Labradoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle playfulness comparison:	The Schapendoes is a playful breed. See more.	The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a playful breed. See more.	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle?	Low to Average: The Schapendoes rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Schapendoes indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Polish Lowland Sheepdog indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Labradoodle indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Schapendoes dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Labradoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	Schapendoes dogs 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.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs 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.	Labradoodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Schapendoes bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Polish Lowland Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labradoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Schapendoes has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle mouthiness comparison:	Schapendoes dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labradoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle?	Schapendoess tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Polish Lowland Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Schapendoes should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Polish Lowland Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Schapendoes, Polish Lowland Sheepdog and Labradoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Schapendoes: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Polish Lowland Sheepdog: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Labradoodle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Polish Lowland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle? Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle energy level comparison:	Schapendoes dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Labradoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Schapendoes dogs have an average exercise need.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Labradoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	Schapendoes dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Labradoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Schapendoes breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Labradoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle coat comparison:	Thick	Fluffy Shaggy	Fine Variety of coat types
Colors What are the original Schapendoes, Polish Lowland Sheepdog and Labradoodle color?	Black Gray Blue White Brown Tricolor	Black Gray White Brown	Black Blue Cream Silver Chocolate Gold Apricot Caramel Chalky white Café Parchment They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle? Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Schapendoes doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle? Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:	Schapendoes dogs shed moderately. See more.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Labradoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle?	Medium ⏺ The Schapendoes has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Schapendoes is an average drooler. See more.	The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labradoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Schapendoes dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.	Labradoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Schapendoes dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Labradoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	Schapendoes dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labradoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	Schapendoes dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labradoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle?	Schapendoes dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Labradoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle?	Yes Schapendoes dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labradoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Schapendoes is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Polish Lowland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Schapendoess are usually recommended for elderly people.	Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Schapendoes or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Labradoodle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle?	Not really Schapendoes breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Polish Lowland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Schapendoes and Polish Lowland Sheepdog and Labradoodle have?	4-6 puppies	2-6 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Schapendoes vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Labradoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2001 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association

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