Schipperke vs Sheltie
Compare the Schipperke to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Schipperkes and Shelties.
Schipperke
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
11-18 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Schipperke
Sheltie
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1880 AD
1909 AD
Schipperke
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Schipperke
Sheltie
Schipperke
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Schipperke
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Schipperke
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Shedding
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Schipperke
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Schipperke
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Schipperke
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Schipperke
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Schipperke
Sheltie
Schipperke
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Schipperke
Sheltie
