Schipperke
Sign in to saveA Schipperke (; ) is a small breed of dog that is believed to have originated in the 1600s in Flanders. In their home country of Belgium they are considered a small shepherd. DNA research has shown that Schipperkes have a close relationship to the Spitz family of dog breeds.
Key facts
- Dog breed.note
- Breed Family: Spitz The Institute of Canine Biology DNA study on the Schipperke found the dog to be in the Spitz line --American Kennel Club, Schipperke breed info, Official AKC Standard of the Schipperke General AppearanceCutting off tails ("docking") is illegal in most of Europe.Cream and liver-colored Schipperkes may not currently participate in most shows.
- Dog breed.name
- Schipperke
- Dog breed.image
- Schipperke0001.jpg
- Dog breed.image_caption
- Schipperke ready for action.
- Dog breed.nickname
- Spitzke (until 1888)Spits (until 1888)Spitske (until 1888)Little Black Devil (Belgium)Little Captain (Flemish)
- Dog breed.country
- Belgium
- Dog breed.maleheight
- 33.6 cm (13.2 in) average
- Dog breed.femaleheight
- 31.2 cm (12.3 in) average
- Dog breed.coat
- Double, low shed
- Dog breed.colour
- Black (common) or Cream (rare) or Red/Liver (very rare)
- Dog breed.litter_size
- 3–7
- Dog breed.kc_name
- Société Royale Saint-Hubert, American Kennel Club
- Dog breed.fcistd
- http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/083g01-fr.pdf
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- History
- Genetic genealogy/DNA research
- References
A Schipperke (; ) is a small breed of dog that is believed to have originated in the 1600s in Flanders. In their home country of Belgium they are considered a small shepherd. DNA research has shown that Schipperkes have a close relationship to the Spitz family of dog breeds.
== Description ==
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