Groenendael vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Groenendael to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Dutch Shepherds.
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
Belgium
Belgium
Origin Year
1890 AD
1898 AD
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Groenendael
Dutch Shepherd
