Schipperkes - Appearance
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Picture source:
Schipperke Rescue Volunteers and Foster Home
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Schiperkes are a small, thickset, tailless dog with a fox-like pointed face. Their chest is wide, reaching to the elbows. The forehead is slightly rounded and wide. The oval eyes are dark brown, with an alert, questioning expression. The small ears are V-shaped and erect. The nose must be black. The teeth should meet in a scissors or level bite. If you want to show your Schipperke, remove the dewclaws from the front and hind legs.
Feeding: As Schipperkes historically belonged to peasants, they don't require much food and with excessive feeding can put on weight rapidly.
Life Span: over 15 years.
Size: 11-13 inches for males, 10-12 inches for females.
Weight: 7-18 pounds (3-8 kg).
Disqualifications: Drop ears; any color other than black.
Schipperkes - Grooming
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Schipperke Rescue Volunteers and Foster Home
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Schipperkes can take care of their own grooming, but, to keep the long double coat in top condition, it should be combed and brushed regularly. Bitches shed hard three times a year. Males and spayed bitches shed less. When shedding all undercoat drops within a 10-day period, and it's easier to give the dog a hot bath and force air through the coat several times during that period. After the shedding Schipperkes look naked for about 2-3 months. No clipping, stripping or shaving of Schipperkes' coat is required.
Schipperkes - General Information Links
- Information including a pedigree database with lots of non-american schipperkes, pictures, club listings, and links to worldwide information.
Breeds. Schipperke. - General information on Schipperkes and related breeds.
Animal Planet - Detailed information on the temperament, description and origin.
Aniwa. Schipperke - Brief information and related breeds.
Dog Breed Info - Schipperke - Detailed look at the schipperke describes its appearance, temperament, and health. With a photo and links to kennel clubs.
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Picture source:
Shalako Schipperkes © 2001
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Dog Owner's Guide Profile - The Schipperke - Text-based guide to the shipper breed offers its history, some tips on training, details on its appearance, and some links to dog care books.
Doggies - Short facts about the Schipperke.
Dogpages - Links to the breeders all over the world.
Non-sporting Breeds: Schipperke - General information on the use, health and description of the dog.
Pua, Nicky and Lani's Schipperke Castle - Find a plethora of photos, a Schipperke chat room, a FAQs list, and some tips on dealing with epileptic dogs.
Schipperke - AKC Breed Standard - Read the American Kennel Club's guide to Schipperke breed standards, with photos, links, and interesting Schipperke facts.
Schipperke - Includes breed information and origins, breeder and rescue listings, a photo gallery and information about choosing a Schipperke as a pet.
Schipperke Gallery - Survey on the care requirements with links to breeders.
Schipperke History - Breed history, describing origins in the old Belgian shepherd dogs. Translated from Belgian by Dirk Vandelannoote.
Schipperke History - Detailed survey on the origin of Schipperkes.
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Picture source:
Whisper Schipperkes © 2001
The Colonial Schipperke Club
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Schipperke Pedigree Database - Extensive database of Schipperke pedigrees with search, 'what if?' trial breedings, and pictures.
Schipperke Standard - Official breed standard from the American Kennel Club Schipperke page with links for further information.
Schipperkee - Essential information on the appearance and functions of the dog pedigree search database. With a list of purchasable books.
What Is Schipperke? - Very detailed information concerning the history, standard and temperament of the dog.
Whisper Schipperkes - Includes Show pictures, information on the breed health and versatility.
