Schipperke

Schipperke
Dog Breeds

Schipperke Quick Facts

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Schipperke - Pictures

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Schipperke - Overview and History

The Schipperke, meaning ‘little captain’ in Flemish, is a breed of dog in the Non-Sporting Group. This breed is well known for their superior watch dog capabilities and for their loyal, yet independent, nature. The Schipperke was approved by the AKC in 1990.The average Schipperke stands 10 to 13 inches high at the shoulders and weighs between 12 and 18 pounds. Their thick double coat requires regular brushing to keep it free of tangles, and

Schipperke - Temperament

According to the ACK Standard, the Schipperke is "questioning, mischievous, impudent... interested in everything around him.” These dogs may be the most curious of all breeds, wanting to know what is going on around them every minute of the day. Their alertness makes them excellent watch dogs, as they will faithfully alert you that someone is approaching their home. In fact, their name means “Little Captiain” in Flemish, and they got that name by faithfully

Schipperke - Physical Characteristics

The Schipperke (pronounced skipper-key) is an agile, small, tailless dog with the face of a fox. They are squarely built and wear a distinctive black coat that forms a sloping silhouette from shoulder to rear end. The coat is thick, medium-short and creates a thick ruff around the neck. The chest is wide. The fox-like head is wedge-shaped with a tapering, pointed muzzle. The eyes are small, oval and dark brown. Schipperkes generally have a

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