Sheltie vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Sheltie to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Dutch Shepherds.
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Belgium
Origin Year
1909 AD
1898 AD
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Long
Sheltie
Dutch Shepherd
