ADDITIONAL SCHIPPERKE PICTURES
Family:
Breed Group: Northern, AKC Non-Sporting
Origin: Belgium
Date of Origin: 16th century
Originally used for: Watchdog, vermin killer
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: The Schipperke is the smallest of the Belgian shepherd dogs. This general purpose breed was used as a
companion dog, watch dog, a ratter, a hunting dog, and as a herding dog. They were used extensively as guarddogs on canalboats in
Flandres. They became fashionable once Queen Marie Henriette chose one as a pet in 1885.
General Appearance: A small solid black dog with prick ears a foxy face and no tail. The head is of medium width, narrowing
toward the muzzle. The skull is slightly rounded. The upper jaw is moderately filled in under the eyes, so that, the head forms a
wedge tapering smoothly from the back of the skull to the tip of the small black nose. The small oval eyes are dark brown, and placed forward
on the head. The small triangular ears are placed high on the head. The chest is broad and deep, and reaches to the elbows. The loin is
short and muscular. The solid black coat is short on the face and ears and longer on the body and even longer on the ruff, cape, jabot and
culottes.
Height & Weight:
Height 10-13 Inches
Weight 12-16 Pounds
Coat: Straight and slightly harsh to the touch. The coat is short on the face and ears and longer on the body and even
longer on the ruff, cape, jabot and culottes.
Color: Solid black
Grooming needs: Medium
Temperament of Breed: Fearless, independent, and very willful.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, with proper socialization
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Medium to high
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Legg calves perthes, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hypothyroid, epilepsy, hip dysplasia
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12-15 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 82
First Registered by the AKC: 1904
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, SCiPS, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
SCiPS -Schipperke Club of Puget Sound
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
The Schipperke Club of America
The Schipperke Club of Canada
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