SCHAPENDOES — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Herding under Dutch Sheepdog * American Kennel Club (AKC) - Not recognized United Kennel Club (UKC) - Herding Dog Breeds Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)** - Standard No. 313/14-04-1999/GB
Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America. * — The breed was recognized for registration purposes in accordance with the CKC policies governing recognition, effective 25 October 2005. As of March 1, 2006, the breed became eligible to compete in CKC approved events. The FCI Standard is used as the official CKC Standard for the breed. For further details, see the CKC News Article: Update: Recognition of New Breeds (11 November 2005). ** — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:	Netherlands
Height:	Males: 43 to 50 cm Females: 40 to 47 cm
The Schapendoes (also known as the Dutch Sheepdog, Dutch Schapendoes and Nederlandse Schapendoes) was valued by the Shepherds in his native Netherlands as an intelligent and tireless worker. He is believed to be related to the Bearded Collie and the Briard, among others. Although the Dutch Sheepdog has existed for centuries, the breed is not common and prior to the second World War, the breed dwindled when the importation of Border Collies began in his native land. After the war, canine authority P.M.C. Toepoel — considered to be the founder of the breed — used the few remaining Schapendoes to resurrect the breed. The Breed Club for Nederlandse Schapendoes was founded in 1947 and, in 1952, the breed was provisionally recognized by the Raad van Beheer. In 1954, the standard was established and a stud book started. Full recognition followed in 1971. The breed was recognized by the F.C.I in 1989 and has since become increasingly popular in Europe. In North America, however, the breed is still considered a rare breed. The Schapendoes is friendly, high-spirited, independent and alert. He is also very affectionate and loyal to his family. He has great endurance, mobility and speed as well as a tremendous ease of jumping. Like most herding breeds, the Schapendoes requires a fair amount of exercise and enjoys many dog sports and activities. The Dutch Sheepdog is lightly built which makes him light-footed and springy. He gallops rather than trots and can jump and turn swiftly without much effort. He has a thick, long coat that is lightly wavy. The undercoat is soft. He also wears a topknot, moustache and beard. Preferred colours are shades of blue-grey to black but he can be seen in all colours. TOP Health Issues: If you are considering the adoption of a Schapendoes puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Additional Health Resources: Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards CKC Breed Standard — Note: The Canadian Kennel Club uses the Fédération Cynologique Internationale Breed Standard as its official standard for the breed. FCI Standard No. 313 / 14-04-1999 / GB TOP Grooming Information: Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada. TOP Training Resources: Training — For information on training your Schapendoes, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Herding Dogs — A new section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website which includes training and general information about Herding/Stock Dogs; listing of Stock Dog Clubs and Associations; listing of upcoming shows and events; and more. Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (Note: For breed specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.) Working Dogs — Dedicated to the working dog. This section includes tributes, information on various dog jobs, and listings of organizations from across Canada.

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