Schipperke
Small dog breeds
Origin: | Belgium |
Size Type: | Small dog breeds |
Height: | 12 inches (30 cm) |
Weight: | 5-8 kg |
Form of ear: | V-shaped ears |
Form of a tail: | Stub tail |
Life span: | 13-15 years |
Japanese Site: | Schipperke |
Overview
Flanders region of Belgium was the dog developed as a basis Rubenaru Sheepdog dog. Canals and Northern Europe, there had been a watchdog of the ship barge. Sukippaki and the "little captain" with the means. Sukippaki sought from one head to the Queen of Belgium in 1885, won the position of pet fashion. 1888 was introduced in America.
Characteristics
Back is strong, short, straight jaw, but slightly arched, rounded buttocks. The wide neck deep. Fairly broad face, narrow at the eye, with a face like a fox. Small erect triangular ears, take a high position. Oval-shaped eyes are dark brown, black little nose. Medium beak. The tail dock. The Court has dense undercoat and short, rough double coat of hair over a little.
Temperament
This dog is generally live longer, less robust despite one's physique, there's no time. Strong vigilance, suitable for a watchdog. There is also a strong desire in the territories impatient, and a wonderful family dogs if the proper training. In fact long has intimate relations reputation as a dog with children and they will become the permanent guardians of the children.
Color
Solid black coat color is good, but accepted anything solid color
How to Care & How to Train
The Court need only about quick brushing twice a week.
Exercise
Twice daily, exercise should be time enough I'll take.
Disease to be careful
Diabetes, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy Pan Regguperutesu disease, Legg Calve Perthes Disease
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Inversion of the eyelids, distichiasis, progressive retinal atrophy
Inspection want to
None