Schipperke

Schipperke
FCI Standard No. 83
	Group 1: Sheepdogs and cattle dogs (excluding Swiss Cattle Dogs); Section 1: Shepherds ; Without a working test ; Herd Service Dog (FCI);
Origin :	Belgium
Weight:	3 to 9 kg, aiming for 4–7 kg
List of domestic dogs

The Schipperke [pronunciation: ˈsxɪpərkə ] is a Belgian breed of dog recognized by the FCI ( FCI Group 1, Section 1, Standard No. 83 ).

description

The Schipperke (in Flemish meaning small shepherd dog) has a hard, shiny, thick top coat with a dense undercoat that is easy to care for. It is longer on the neck and hind paws ( collar and trousers ). The color is black with no markings. The Schipperke has a short straight, strong back and its neck is broad and long. The tail is set high, preferably drooping when at rest, raised when moving, but is sometimes partially or completely absent ( brachyuria ). His broad fox face, his dark brown, almond-shaped little eyes and the high set triangular, extremely flexible erect ears lead to a watchful expression. The Schipperke is a sporty dog and should find appropriate housing conditions.

Origin and Distribution

Originally from Flanders , it was bred in Belgium and Holland. The Belgian Queen Marie Henriette acquired a Schipperke at an exhibition in Brussels in 1885 , this led to the rapid spread of the breed and it became very popular. The breed standard has existed since 1888.

Type

Pied Piper, Boat, Guard and Family Dog

Essence

The Schipperke, as he should be according to the breed standard, is bright and always in action. He is reserved towards strangers. He is eager to learn, lively and curious. As a watchdog, he reports excellently, that is, he barks when something conspicuous from his point of view happens. He also defends things he guards.

Diseases typical of the breed

There is a breed disposition for mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIb .

Sources and further links

Individual evidence

↑ Breed standard No. 83 of the FCI: Schipperke (PDF)
^ Margret L. Casal: Hereditary diseases. In: Peter S. Suter and Barbara Kohn: Internship at the dog clinic. 10th edition, Paul Parey, Stuttgart 2006, ISBN 978-3-8304-4141-0 , p. 194.

Web links

Commons : Schipperke - collection of images, videos and audio files

Breed standard No. 83 of the FCI: Schipperke (PDF)
Breed description of the Association of German Small Dog Breeders
The etymology of the word Schipperke . (In the FCI newsletter of August 28, 2015.)

[1] Breed standard No. 83 of the FCI: Schipperke (PDF)

[2] Margret L. Casal: Hereditary diseases. In: Peter S. Suter and Barbara Kohn: Internship at the dog clinic. 10th edition, Paul Parey, Stuttgart 2006, ISBN 978-3-8304-4141-0 , p. 194.