Schipperke Dog
INTRODUCTION
Schipperke Dogs are Confident, Alert, and Curious dogs they are from the Non-Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 112. In Belgium, this dog was used to guard canal boats and hence got the name “captain”. This dog is reserved with strangers but is ready to protect its human family also is very fast and is a great companion. Schipperke Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 15).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Curious, Faithful, Fearless, Agile, Independent, Confident
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Belgium
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Schipperkes are active, intelligent and curious dogs and have stubborn tendencies
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Schipperke Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, Apricot, Chocolate, Black & Tan, Cream, Blue
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 41 - 56cm (16 - 20in)
Height: 33 - 41cm (13 - 16in) -
TAIL
Customarily docked to no more than one inch in length. If natural, the tail will be broad at the base, tapering to the end, and of various lengths and carriages. The tail may be straight, or curled and carried over the back
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WEIGHT
3 - 9 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 - 8 pups
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LOOK A LIKE
American Eskimo dog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1888
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ORIGIN
Belgium
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Schipperkes are naturally suspicious of strangers and can be territorial toward people and other dogs. They make excellent watchdogs
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
