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| Breed: Schipperke | Group (AKC): Non-Sporting |  |
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| Country of Origin | Belgium |
| Type of coat | Abundant and dense, with longer hair on the neck, shoulders, chest and back of rear legs. |
| Grooming | Comb or brush he coat regularly with a firm bristle brush, dry shampoo when necessary. |
| Average height | 10 - 13 inches |
| Average weight | 12 - 16 lbs. |
| Activity level | High |
| Watchdog | High, as nothing escapes his attention. |
| Protection | Medium, his small size does not make him the best guard-dog. |
| Intelligence | High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - High |
| Trainability | Training must begin early as he is intelligent, curious and stubborn and don not like to come when they are called. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, if properly socialized and supervised. |
| Character | Alert, loyal |
| Ideal home environment | Suited for city or country living. He does best with a fenced back yard and plenty of exercise. |
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| Links and resources | - To dig for further information click here
- Schipperke Club of America, Inc.
Lee Ann Stusnick, 1 Cedar Creek Rd, Shawnee, OK 74801 - Schipperke Club of Greater St. Louis
Melissa Grueninger, Secretary, 405 W. Schaefer, Columbia, IL 62236, (618)-281-4838, mgmnmknl@htc.net
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