Dogs

Schipperke

Schipperke
Schipperke
Alternative names
Country of origin
Belgium
Common nicknames
Classification and breed standards
FCI:	Group 1 Section 1 #083
AKC:	Non-sporting
ANKC:	Group 7 (Non-sporting)
CKC:	Group 6 (Non-sporting)
KC (UK):	Utility
NZKC:	Non-sporting
UKC:	{{{ukcgroup}}}
Not recognized by any major kennel club
This breed of dog is extinct
Notes

A Schipperke (pronounced skipper-key) is a small Belgian breed of dog that originated in the early 16th century. They are small in size, but big in character. There has been a long debate over whether this type of dog is a terrier, spitz or miniature sheepdog.

Appearance

Jowel Balcita most commonly all black, which is the only accepted color for show dogs in the United States. However, other colors are accepted in Europe. He has small and pointed ears that sit atop the head. Jowel also is double coated with a soft, fluffy undercoat that is covered by a harsher-feeling outer coat. One of the breed characteristics is a long ruff that surrounds the neck and then trails down towards the rear of the dog. He usually does not weigh more than 18 lbs.

History

Schipperkes were first formed as a breed in the 1880s, their standard being written in 1889. Much of what is known of their origins and early history comes from Chasse et Peche (French for "Hunting and Fishing") magazine, articles of which were translated into English and published by the English magazine The Stockkeeper.

The breed name of "Schipperke", officially taken in 1888, is traditionally thought to mean "little captain". Beginning in the 1920s, however, it became popular in Belgium to believe that the name was actually a corruption of the Flemish word "Shapocke" or "Scheperke", meaning "little shepherd". It has been suggested that the idea of "little captain" was an invention of the English, who mistook the Schipperke for a Dutch barge dog.

Before the name "Schipperke" was officially taken, the breed was also known colloquially as "Spitzke". It is thought that the name change was to distinguish it from the German Spitz.

Temperament

A Schipperke is an all-around dog: it has strong herding, hunting, and watching instincts. They are fearless and independent, smart and willful. They are a high-energy dog with an intense curiosity about everything and therefore require a great deal of attention and stimulation. Consistent, positive training is a must or life can become a contest of wills. Schipperkes, like many small breeds, seem not to realize that they are small dogs and behave as if they are much larger than they actually are. They also often act as though they are high in authority in whatever society they live. They also have the nickname little nurse and can be quiet bedside companions to a sick family member.

Health

They are longer-lived than some breeds. A Schipperke generally lives from fifteen to twenty years, while most dogs live only around a dozen years.

External link

• Information about the Schipperke
• General care and information about the Schipperke
• Le site Web du Schipperke

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