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Schipperke Dog

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Belgium
MOST SUITED AS Vermin destroyer and family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 25 - 30cm (91/2- 111/2in). In Belgium and France they Border Collie ie originated in the border country between are classified in two groups by weight: those Border Collie ie originated in the border country between Scotland and England. He was known in the past as the Working Collie, the Old-fashioned Collie, the Farm Collie and the English Collie, and finally got his name from the secretary of the International Sheepdog Society in Great Britain in 1915. He is a breed of herding dog, and of 5 - 8kg (11 -171/21b), and others of 3 - 5kg (61/2 - 11lb). In other countries the weight for the breed stan­dard is usually 5 - 8kg (11 - 171/2lb).

COAT
A tough coat with a soft under layer. Around the neck, or mane, and by the hindquarters, the hair is much longer. The normal colour is black; some countries permit other colours including blonde.

CARE REQUIRED
This breed has little Border Collie ie originated in the border country between Scotland and England. He was known in the past as the Working Collie, the Old-fashioned Collie, the Farm Collie and the English Collie, and finally got his name fro grooming needed. An occa­sional brushing will keep them in excellent condition.

CHARACTER
These are attentive, self-confident, cunning and high spirited dogs that are lively, determined, constant, tireless, alert, and loyal to the family.

TRAINING
This breed is easily alerted and barks at the first sign of trouble. Where you are surrounded by other homes, it is good neighbourly to teach it that a couple of barks are sufficient. Generally they are easy to train; they are intel­ligent and eager to learn.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
This breed will defend its territory - whether that is a flat or a large area of land - against both two-legged and four-legged intruders. If someone new visits, they will adopt a watch­ful position. The pet cat will be happily accep­ted. Generally they are quite good with children.

EXERCISE
The Schipperke is a bundle of dynamite. To be happy, it needs to be able to play and run about a great deal. In addition to daily walks, let it run about in the garden or park off the lead.

 

 




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