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 |
rescues: |
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