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Non-Sportingsmall🌍 Belgiumwatchdog and vermin hunter
Schipperke
Alert, confident, curious, mischievous
Popularity
644
Barge watchdog and ratter; foxlike, busy, and very alert.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
short on the face and legs, moderate on the body, with dense undercoat, harsh guard hairs, and longer ruff, cape, jabot, and culottes
Colors
black (occasionally cream/blue)
Male height
10–13 in
Female height
10–13 in
Male weight
12–16 lb
Female weight
10–16 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
