Schipperke
- Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs ( without Swiss Cattle Dogs)
- Section 1: Sheepdogs
- Without working trial
Belgium
3-9 kg 4-7 kg sought
The Schipperke [ pronunciation: sxɪpərkə ] is recognized by the FCI Belgian breed (FCI Group 1, Section 1, Standard No. 83).
Description
The Schipperke ( in Flemish with the importance of small German Shepherd) has a hard, shiny, thick outer coat with dense undercoat, which is easy to clean. On the neck and on the hind paws it is longer (collar and pants ). The color is black without markings. The Schipperke has a short, straight, strong back and his neck is wide and long. The tail is set high, at rest, preferably hanging, increases in the movement, but sometimes missing completely or partially ( Brachyury ). His broad fox face, his dark brown, almond-shaped eyes, small and high set triangular, very mobile prick ears lead to an alert expression. The Schipperke is a sporting dog and should find appropriate housing conditions.
Origin and Distribution
He is originally from Flanders and was bred in Belgium and Holland. The Belgian Queen Marie Henriette acquired in 1885 at an exhibition in Brussels a Schipperke, this led to the rapid spread of the race and he was very popular. The breed standard exists since 1888.
Type
Pied Piper, Boat, guard and family dog
Nature
The Schipperke, as it should be according to the breed standard is awakened, and always in action. Towards strangers he is restrained. He appears inquisitive, lively and curious. As a guard dog, he reports excellent, that is, he barks when something happens in his opinion striking. He also defended the things he guarded.