 
Schipperke
Schipperke
Schipperke
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group: non-sporting
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height: 9-13"/
22.86-33.02 cm |
| types: |
weight: 6.5-18
lbs /
16.51-8.16 kg |
| colors: |
black,
can become red when shedding |
| physical traits: |
agile, active |
| hair type: |
straight, abundant, slightly
harsh to touch, |
personality/
temperament: |
curious, inquisitive,
alert, self-confident, tireless, affectionate, attentive,
feisty, eager to learn, reserved with strangers, protective
of family |
maintenance/
special needs:
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needs affection, exercise,
not good with other pets |
| nickname: |
'the little captain' |
| origination: |
Belgium |
| bred for: |
guard canal boats, keep
barges free from vermin and alerting crew of intruders, rat,
rabbit, mole hunter |
| identifying traits: |
fluffy but squared off,
fox-like face |
| ideal for: |
companion, housedog, hunting
vermin, watchdog, city or country life, any climate |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
12-13 yrs |
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| of interest: |
has no tail, pronounced
'skipper-key' |
| kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ankc, nzkc-(nonsporting dog group), ukc-(companion dog group),
fci-(sheepdog group), saku, uk-(utility dog group), ckc,
jkc |
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