The Schipperke is an interesting breed of dog, but its personality is definitely worth getting to know! Originating from Belgium, the dog was bed down from a black sheep dog so it was able to go on Barges for ratting purposes. It was typically known as a watch dog, and the nickname it is usually given is “little captain”.
The Schipperke is small and looks almost like a black fox (without the tail!) The coat of the dog stands from its body, and is a strong characteristic of the breed. It’s little yet thick body shape allows it to run and manage agility and speed well. The breeds were mostly used to catch small animals, but this dog enjoys competing and being diligent with obedience.
Is the Schipperke right for you? I’ve worked with this breed before at the kennel I work for, and this dog has got some serious personality. They choose favorites, and because of that they will tend to stay around their masters or their selected owners. Even when they are little, it will be hard for them to eat or play without their selected masters next to them. It is an extremely active dog and loves to get itself involved with everything. They can be considered serious barkers if they aren’t trained differently, but they are very trainable dogs.
Perfect small dog in an apartment and any other sized home, they adapt well and quickly to their surroundings as long as they are exercised regularly. The coat of the dog only needs weekly brushing and the shedding isn’t as noticeable as it could be, but it does happen several times throughout the year. The Schipperke is a great watchdog, but maybe not a great family dog due to their favoritism.
The pictures in this post are of Baby, one of the Schipperkes that is at the kennel I work for. Her favorite person is my boss’s son, so you can always tell when he’s home by the way she’s acting. The video below is from zeppy215 on YouTube and it includes his cute Schipperke named Zeppy and his crazy personality. Enjoy!
