Dutch Shepherd vs White Shepherd
Compare the Dutch Shepherd to the White Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dutch Shepherds and White Shepherds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Dutch Shepherd and the White Shepherd are good for new owners, but the Dutch Shepherd is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both the Dutch Shepherd and White Shepherd are great with children.
- Grooming - The White Shepherd is easy to groom while the Dutch Shepherd has moderate grooming needs.
- Barking - The White Shepherd bark/howls frequently. The Dutch Shepherd has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Dutch Shepherd | White Shepherd |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 21-24 in. | 22-26 in. |
| Weight | 50-70 lb | 77-85 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Belgium | Germany |
| Origin Year | 1898 AD | 1882 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 20°F to 80°F | 40°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium-High | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium-High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 28 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | Medium-High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Medium | High |
| Dander | Low | High |
| Drool Amount | None | Medium |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Dutch Shepherd | White Shepherd |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | High |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | High | High |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Average | Below Average |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Dutch Shepherd | White Shepherd |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Joint Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Dutch Shepherd | White Shepherd |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Wire Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Wooly | Yes | No |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | Yes | No |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Gold Brindle | Yes | No |
| Silver Brindle | Yes | No |
| White | No | Yes |