Schipperke

Schipperke Dog Breed

  • Breed Type: Companion Dogs
  • Origin: Belgium
  • Height: 10 - 15 inches
  • Weight: 11 - 18 pounds
  • Life Span: 13 - 15 years
  • Fur Color: Black, Apricot, Chocolate, Cream, Black & Tan, Blue

About the Schipperke

A Schipperke is a small breed of dog that originated since the 1600's in Belgium. There has been a long informal debate over whether this type of dog is a spitz or miniature sheepdog. In their home country of Belgium they are considered a small shepherd.
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