Mr. Toepoel rebuilded the breed after World War II, together with a small group of caring people. Was it reconstruction or were they creating a new breed ? There is a reference to similar looking dog from 1920. There are also references to breeds as 'Herdersdoes', 'Siephound' or 'Olde Grise'. They came from Drenthe (North of Holland) according to a shepherd in 1930. There is a painting of Conradijn Cunaeus (1825-1895) which pictures a similar looking dog. The lack of paintings is explained by Toepoel in his encyclopidia as follows: The shepherds only kept dark colored dogs and the painters found those dogs not colorful enough.
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CHARACTERISTICS *** The Schapendoes is meant for working on the moor. He needs staying-power, because he has to work long days indifficult circumstances. He is not an hunter, but should be smart enough to herd the sheeps. Since herding did not provide much money, the dogs did not get much food. The standard is followed by the breeders since 1954, although it was not officially recognized by the FCI then. The dog is not a conformation type, they should stay working type dogs. The Does is a light build, long haired dog between 40 and 50 cm on the shoulders. He is very agile and a remarkable jumper, thanks to his light bones. They may not be "death", nor nervous, but should be excited instead. They also have to be brave and an anxious dog is disqualified in the conformation ring.
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The Head*** The skull is almost flat and relative wide. The muzzle stays wide and ends somewhat round. Because of the hair the head seems bigger, broader than in reality. The neck is strong and the head is worn high.
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The Ears *** The ears are placed high, they are not big and do not have much flesh. They are worn losely besides, but not too close along the head. They have long hairs and may never 'come up'.
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The Body *** The Does is longer than high, but not too long. The chest is deep, the belly is not shrugged. The chest starts relatively wide and becomes wider.
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The Front Legs *** The front legs are straight and light of bone. Due to good corners in shoulders and elbows you can see the front chest.
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The Back Legs *** They are bended a bit during a jump and are good muscled. The jump is low, but without extremes.
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The Feet *** The feets are big and have the form of an elips. The toes are next to each other, with lot's of hair.
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The Tail *** The tail is long, has a lot of hair and a hook. The tails is never worn on the back. It is important by movements. In trot it moves left-right, and is hih above the back. In gallop, it is straight behind and helps during jump.
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The Hair *** Doezen have a famous 'pony', a beard and a moustache. The hair is long, till 7cm at the back. The hairs grow close to one another from the skin. They are dry and get easily tangled in the under coat. The hairs are not straight, but wave a bit. A Does need an under coat.
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The Colors *** All colors are allowed. But the prefered ones are blue grey to black, with lighter coloer feed.
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The Size ***
Dogs: 43 - 50 cm
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Walking *** The Does starts walking narrower when he moves faster. This is typical for a working dog.
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Character *** Doezen are very smart, brave and alert. For their favorite people they are very loving and loyal. They are very lifely and have a lot of temper.
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| Faults
*** Any departure from the
foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness
with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact
proportion to its degree.
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| Note ***
Male animals should have two
apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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