Does anyone know what a schipperke is?I have 3 they're soooo cute.They're belgan sheepdogs bred down weee little.
2007-01-21 09:58:33 · 8 answers · asked by Alissa 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Read the attached link, that will tell you what you need to know.
2007-01-21 10:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by Yankees Fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is curious and interested in everything around him. He is reserved with strangers and ready to protect his family and property if necessary. He is an ideal watchdog and companion. The coat is black, although when they shed the coat may take on a slightly reddish cast. The coat is straight and abundant and slightly harsh to the touch.The Schipperke is an agile, active watchdog and hunter of vermin. In appearance he is a small, thickset, cobby, black, tailless dog, with a fox-like face. The dog is square in profile and possesses a distinctive coat, which includes a stand-out ruff, cape and culottes. All of these create a unique silhouette, appearing to slope from shoulders to croup. Males are decidedly masculine without coarseness. Bitches are decidedly feminine without overrefinement.The Schipperke originated in the Flemish provinces of Belgium. Schipperke is believed to mean ''little shepherd.'' Schipperke's are sometimes called ''the best house dog'' and very fond of children.
2007-01-21 18:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Murder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Belgian Schipperke was bred to be a barge dog. They would guard the barges and bark to alert of intruders. Plus they would do a little ratting.
They are a small, lively, independant breed. They can be very vocal and somewhat aggressive with other dogs and small animals if not well socialized.
My Mother in law had one named "Waffle". He ate 4 times a lethal dose of Advil (sugar coating) and survived. But it damaged his kidneys which slowly deteriorated and he went to the Rainbow Bridge.
Their tails are usually docked, but when left natural they are long and curly with a plume. Very adorable.
2007-01-21 18:06:04 · answer #3 · answered by renodogmom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you were asking this question to gain information, it sounds like you're familiar with the breed since you have 3 of them and were looking more to share them with the rest of us. I personally am glad you asked this question...this is a breed I wasn't familiar with and this gave me the chance to do a little research...
In response to the answer that this dog has nothing to do with Belgian sheepdogs...actually there has been a long debate over whether this type of dog is a terrier, spitz or miniature sheepdog. So your description wasn't completely out of line. The name Schipperke was actually a corruption of the Flemish word "Shapocke" or "Scheperke", meaning "little shepherd".
Thanks again for asking this question...I love the opportunity to research and learn something new.
2007-01-21 18:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by motomouth_1965 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They are NOT Belgin Sheepdog "bred down". Who is the moron that told you that???????? It was bred to hunt vermin and as a watchdog. It has ZERO to do with a Belgin Sheepdog!!!!!!!!
Gee, get a CLUE!!! Do a little ONLINE research!!!!!!
Some people CLAIM that it is DESCENDED from the SAME stock that Belgin Sheepdog came from .......HUNDREDS of year ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-21 18:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
why would anyone want a sheep dog that is bred down little to herd sheep. They will just get stepped on and trip over the sheep poo.
2007-01-21 18:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
NO THEY ARE *****NOT*****!!!!!!!!!
Geeeeeeze,didn't you do ANY RESEARCH??? AT ALL???
They are NOT even in the same GROUP!
NEVER WERE!
NOT even CLOSE!!
VERMIN DOGS! *NOT* herders!!!
Sure pray that they're SPAYED/NEUTERED!!! You are too dangerous to have intact animals!
2007-01-22 08:27:29 · answer #7 · answered by tyke 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
didn't you just answer ur own question in a question
2007-01-21 18:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by bandstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋