Schipperke
Non-Sporting group · Small size · From Belgium
A confident, alert, curious Belgian barge dog — small black 'little captain' with foxy face and ruff.
ConfidentAlertCurious
Lifespan
12–14 years
Weight (M)
10–16 lbs
Height (M)
11–13"
Coat
medium
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Trait ratings
Energy
High
Trainability
High
Intelligence
High
Exercise needs
Moderate
Shedding
Lower = less hair
Moderate
Grooming effort
Low
Drooling
Very Low
Barking
High
Good with kids
High
Good with dogs
High
Good with strangers
Moderate
Protectiveness
High
Adaptability
Apartment / new environments
High
Common health issues
- • MPS IIIB
- • Patellar luxation
- • Hypothyroidism
Health varies between individual dogs. Always ask breeders for OFA / health-test paperwork.
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