Groenendael vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Groenendael to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1800 AD
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Groenendael
Welsh Sheepdog
