Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Mudi Versus Schipperke: Introduction
- Mudi versus Schipperke: Overview
- Mudi versus Schipperke: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Mudi and the Schipperke
- The Similarities Between the Mudi and the Schipperke
- Size (Weight and Height) of Mudi versus Schipperke
- Lifespan of Mudi versus Schipperke
- Temperament of the Schipperke Versus the Mudi
- Health Problems of Mudi versus Health Problems of Schipperke
- Tolerates Being Alone: Mudi versus Schipperke
- Do Mudis shed more than Schipperkes?
- Which one drools more, the Mudi or the Schipperke
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Mudi or the Schipperke?
- Does the Mudi Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Schipperke?
- Do Mudis Bark and Howl? What about Schipperkes?
- Can Mudis Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Schipperkes Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Mudi vs. Schipperke
- Can Mudis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Schipperkes Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Mudi or the Schipperke?
- Are Mudis good family dogs? What about Schipperkes?
- How Kid-friendly are Mudis and Schipperkes?
- Is the Mudi Easier to Train than the Schipperke?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mudi
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Schipperke
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Mudi versus Schipperke. Which One is a Better Pet?
Mudi Versus Schipperke: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Mudi and the Schipperke? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Mudi and the Schipperke better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Mudi and the Schipperke.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Mudi and the Schipperke is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Mudi and for the Schipperke. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Mudi and the Schipperke.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Mudi or the Schipperke.
Mudi versus Schipperke: Overview
A very important difference between the Mudi and the Schipperke is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Mudi is a small-sized dog while the Schipperke is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Mudi belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
On the other hand, the Schipperke belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Mudi versus Schipperke: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Mudi to the Schipperke based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Mudi and the Schipperke
| Factor | Mudi | Schipperke |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 13 to 15 years |
| Height | 14 to 20 inches | 10 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 18 to 29 pounds | 11 to 18 pounds |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 14.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $900 – $1500 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1170 |
| Temperament Score | 40.0 percent | 91.5 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Mudi in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Schipperke. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Mudi is 76 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Schipperke is 73 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Mudi is a better pet than the Schipperke. So, you should get the Mudi!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Mudi and the Schipperke so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Mudi and the Schipperke
Below is a list of where the Mudi and the Schipperke are most different:
The Similarities Between the Mudi and the Schipperke
The Mudi and the Schipperke are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Mudi and the Schipperke are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Mudi versus Schipperke
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Mudi and the Schipperke.
Mudis weigh 18 to 29 pounds when fully grown. Mudis are 14 to 20 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Schipperkes weigh 11 to 18 pounds when fully grown. Schipperkes are 10 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Mudi versus Schipperke
The lifespan of Mudis is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Mudis is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Schipperkes is between 13 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Schipperkes is 14.0 years.
Schipperkes live longer than Mudis.
Temperament of the Schipperke Versus the Mudi
The Schipperke has a better temperament than the Mudi.
This is because the temperament score for the Schipperke is 91.5 percent while the temperament score for the Mudi is 40.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 40.0 percent, the Mudi has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 91.5 percent, the Schipperke has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Mudi and the Schipperke by measuring the temperaments of 5 Mudis and 130 Schipperkes.
Health Problems of Mudi versus Health Problems of Schipperke
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Mudi and the Schipperke are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Mudi is prone to more genetic health problems than the Schipperke.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Mudi than for the Schipperke.
10 health tests are recommended for Mudi while 7 tests are recommended for the Schipperke.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Mudis and in Schipperkes.
Mudi Health Problems
Mudis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Mudi puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Mudi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Mudi breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Mudis for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Mudis here.
Schipperke Health Problems
Schipperkes are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Schipperke puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Schipperke puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Schipperke breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Schipperkes for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Schipperkes here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in Mudis and Schipperkes
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Mudi Breed is Patella problems.
This is because the Mudi ranks 38 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 87 Mudis, 4 of them had Patella problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Mudis, and how common these diseases are in Mudis relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Schipperke Breed is Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.
This is because the Schipperke ranks 5 out of 40 dog breeds for Legg-Calve-Perthes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 295 Schipperkes, 4 of them had Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Schipperkes, and how common these diseases are in Schipperkes relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in Mudi and in Schipperke and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Mudi and the Schipperke:
| Disease | Mudi Rank | Schipperke Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Patella problems | 38 out of 145 dog breeds | 54 out of 145 dog breeds |
| Elbow problems | 99 out of 144 dog breeds | 93 out of 144 dog breeds |
| Hips problems | 145 out of 198 dog breeds | 142 out of 198 dog breeds |
| Legg-Calve-Perthes problems | Not Common | 5 out of 40 dog breeds |
| Congenital Cardiac problems | Not Common | 36 out of 159 dog breeds |
| Thyroid problems | Not Common | 50 out of 115 dog breeds |
| Eyes problems | Not Common | 165 out of 182 dog breeds |
*To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.
Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Mudi versus Schipperke
Mudis do not like to be left alone.
Schipperkes can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Mudis shed more than Schipperkes?
Mudis shed moderately.
Schipperkes shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Mudi or the Schipperke
Mudis do have a very low tendency to drool.
Schipperkes do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Mudi or the Schipperke?
Mudis are very easy to groom.
Schipperkes are very easy to groom.
Does the Mudi Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Schipperke?
Mudis have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Schipperkes have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Mudis Bark and Howl? What about Schipperkes?
Mudis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Schipperkes are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Mudis Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Schipperkes Tolerate Cold Weather?
Mudis can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Schipperkes can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Mudi vs. Schipperke
Mudis have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Schipperkes have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Mudis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Schipperkes Tolerate Hot Weather?
Mudis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Schipperkes cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Mudi or the Schipperke?
Mudis do not get along well with other dogs.
Schipperkes do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Mudis good family dogs? What about Schipperkes?
Mudis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Schipperkes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Mudis and Schipperkes?
Mudis do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Schipperkes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Mudi Easier to Train than the Schipperke?
Mudis are very easy to train.
Schipperkes are not easy to train.
Is the Mudi Better for Apartment Owners than the Schipperke?
Mudis do not adapt well to apartment living.
Schipperkes adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Mudi or the Schipperke?
Mudis are very good for new dog owners.
Schipperkes are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Mudi
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Mudi that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Mudi:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Schipperke
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Schipperke that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Schipperke:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Mudi and how the Schipperke compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Mudi and of the Schipperke to other breeds:
Mudi Versus Other Dog Breeds
Mudi versus Westiepoo Mudi versus Yorkipoo Mudi versus Briard Mudi versus Papillon Mudi versus Bordoodle Mudi versus Peek A Poo Mudi versus Stabyhoun Mudi versus Keeshond Mudi versus American Hairless Terrier Mudi versus Miniature Poodle Mudi versus Labradoodle Mudi versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mudi versus Swedish Vallhund Mudi versus Labrador Retriever Mudi versus Westiepoo Mudi versus Silky Terrier Mudi versus Basset Hound Mudi versus Cavachon Mudi versus Bull Terrier Mudi versus French Spaniel Mudi versus American Pit Bull Terrier Mudi versus Boxer Mudi versus Chinook Mudi versus Westiepoo Mudi versus Chorkie
Schipperke Versus Other Dog Breeds
Schipperke versus Shih Tzu Schipperke versus Keeshond Schipperke versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Schipperke versus Bloodhound Schipperke versus Frenchton Schipperke versus Bullmastiff Schipperke versus Curly-Coated Retriever Schipperke versus Brussels Griffon Schipperke versus Affenpinscher Schipperke versus Cockapoo Schipperke versus Pharaoh Hound Schipperke versus Siberian Husky Schipperke versus Biewer Terrier Schipperke versus Australian Terrier Schipperke versus Mal Shi Schipperke versus Cavachon Schipperke versus Great Pyrenees Schipperke versus Sussex Spaniel Schipperke versus Skye Terrier Schipperke versus Vizsla Schipperke versus Pyredoodle Schipperke versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Schipperke versus Bouvier des Flandres Schipperke versus Collie Schipperke versus Finnish Lapphund
Conclusion: Mudi versus Schipperke. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Mudi and the Schipperke better suits you and your family.