The Schipperke is a somewhat rare breed and is actually a Scandinavian Boat dog and a Ratter. With the right Discipline, this Dog is easy to train and makes a wonderful Companion for an Apartment Dweller because of the small size.

Breed Description The fox-like Schipperke is a squarely-built dog of questioning and mischievous appearance. The typical full-grown female stands between 9-12 inches, while the male adult has a height ranging between 11-13 inches tall. They us...

Description: The Schipperke are a fairly small dog measuring some 10-13 inches in height and weighing between 12 and 18 pounds. They are a little fox like in appearance but obviously somewhat smaller. Their body presents a square like profile, wit...

Getting a dog can change your life. If you get a dog that is compatible with your lifestyle, it can be a very rewarding experience, but all dogs require love, attention, care and training, so before you make that decision, ask yourself these quest...

Weighing in at less than 20 lbs., the Schipperke is a formidable dog breed that showcases many different characteristics that make is difficult to define. Typically categorized by the American Kennel Club as a non-sporting dog breed, the dog is cl...

What kind of dog is at home on a farm, in the city, or on a boat? A schipperke! Schipperkes are small black dogs originally from Belgium, probably bred down from the now extinct Belgian sheepdog. In the 1700's, only wealthy people and royalty owne...

The Schipperke is a Belgian breed, bred down from the Belgian Sheepdog. Both of these dogs descended from a very old breed called the Leauvenaar, which herded sheep in the region of Louvain. The Schipperke has the stand off coat of a northern Spit...