Comparison: Czechoslovakian Wolfdog and Dutch Shepherd Dog

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog and Dutch Shepherd Dog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
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Dutch Shepherd Dog
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Czechoslovakian WolfdogDutch Shepherd Dog
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originCzechiaNetherlands
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers–55–62 cm
Life span12–14 years–
Recognition features
  • Wolf-like appearance with a pale mask and amber eyes
  • Yellow-grey to silver-grey coat
  • Ground-covering trot and short erect ears
  • Medium-sized, well-muscled dog, always brindle (gold or silver)
  • Three coat varieties: short, long and wire
  • Intelligent, lively expression and erect ears
CoatStraight, harsh coat with dense undercoat, thicker in winter; yellow-grey to silver-grey.Three types: short hard coat with a woolly undercoat, long straight coat without waves, or dense, harsh tousled wire coat; always brindle.
PurposeCreated from the 1950s in Czechoslovakia by crossing German Shepherds with Carpathian wolves for border-guard service; FCI-recognised in 1999.A versatile Dutch herding dog, originally a farm shepherd, now used in service and sport, in three coat types.

Breed page: Czechoslovakian Wolfdog · Breed page: Dutch Shepherd Dog

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.