Appearance and coat of the Schipperke
The Belgian Schipperke is a small wolf-like sheepdog that is stocky and powerfully built. He will appear relatively square to you at first glance, as its shoulder height is also equal to its body length.
Schipperkes possess a somewhat wedge-shaped head, with the eyebrow arches being only moderately arched. They also have a strong build, a broad chest, and a muscular neck.
The Schipperke possesses high set prick ears that have a triangular, pointed shape. The transition between the face and the upper body is only partially visible. Other characteristics include a broad forehead, a moderately pronounced stop, and a high, curled tail. The eyes of the Belgian Shepherd are almond-shaped and usually dark brown in color.
Characteristic of the agile dog is, among other things, the dense coat, black and of a firm texture, which forms the collar of the neck, the mane, as well as the trousers and apron. The coat is usually uniformly black, although chocolate and beige are also permitted. With age, the coat of the quadruped may also take on a grayish undertone.
How tall does a Schipperke grow?
Males have a height at the withers of 28 to 33 cm, bitches on the other hand only grow up to 25 to 30 cm. Therefore, the Schipperke undoubtedly belongs to the small dog breeds.
How much does a Schipperke weigh?
According to standard, the weight of the small Schipperke should be between 3 and 8 kilograms.
How old does a Schipperke become?
The life expectancy of a well-bred Schipperke is basically between 13 and 18 years.