Dutch Shepherd vs Brazilian Terrier
Compare the Dutch Shepherd to the Brazilian Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dutch Shepherds and Brazilian Terriers.
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
50-70 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Origin Country
Belgium
Brazil
Origin Year
1898 AD
1800 AD
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dutch Shepherd
Brazilian Terrier
