The Schipperke Dog

Although controversy exists over the exact origins of the Schipperke dog, it is believed to have descended from dogs that guarded barges in Belgium as far back as the 1500's. It became the national dog of Belgium during the nineteenth century and was by far the most popular breed at the time. In 1885 Queen Marie Henriette acquired a Schipperke. As often happens when royalty takes pride in a certain breed of dog, the masses follow suit. Popularity of the breed soar in the years following. The breed was soon exported to England and in the early 20th century was introduced in America. Today it is moderately popular.

Origin	Belgium - 1500's
Original Use	Small animal hunting, barge dog , watch dog
Use Today	Companion
Temperament	It is an even tempered companion that likes to be on the go, looking for a new adventure or playing a game with its family. It can be stubborn if not properly trained.
Acceptance of:	Other Dogs - Below average
	Other Pets - Average
	Strangers - Not very accepting
	Children - Average
Watchdog Ability	Excellent
Guard dog Ability	Good
Ease of Training	Below average
Living Conditions	Not suited to outdoor living, although it enjoys being outdoors during the day.
Exercise	Requires daily physical exercise. A moderate walk or play time in a yard will suffice.
Coat	It has a double coat. The outer coat is rough and stands off of the body. The undercoat is thick and soft.
Grooming	Requires brushing once a week or more.
Colors	Black
Height and Weight	Weight range is 10 to 18 pounds (4.5 to 8.1 kg) while the height range is 9 to 13 inches (22.8 to 33 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals.
Life Expectancy	12 to 14 years.
Group	The AKC places the Schipperke dog in the Non Sporting group.

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