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Schipperkes
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AKC Male Schipperke
Spirit Hills Solar Eclipse
History Late medieval Belgium was the birthplace of the Schipperke (correctly pronounced “SHEEP-er-ker,” though many American owners say “SKIP-er-kee”). The breed earned its fame as shipboard exterminators on the canals that crisscrossed the Low Countries. The little black avenger of the Belgian dockyards was also a fearless watchdog on barges and in city shops. It was among the sailors and shopkeepers of Brussels and Antwerp that these quick, agile dogs earned the nickname “schipperke,” Flemish for “little captain.”
Spirit Hills Solar Eclipse
- Temperament:Confident, Alert, Curious
- AKC Breed
- Height: 11-13 inches (male), 10-12 inches (female)
- Weight: 10-16 pounds
- Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
- Group: Non-Sporting Group
History Late medieval Belgium was the birthplace of the Schipperke (correctly pronounced “SHEEP-er-ker,” though many American owners say “SKIP-er-kee”). The breed earned its fame as shipboard exterminators on the canals that crisscrossed the Low Countries. The little black avenger of the Belgian dockyards was also a fearless watchdog on barges and in city shops. It was among the sailors and shopkeepers of Brussels and Antwerp that these quick, agile dogs earned the nickname “schipperke,” Flemish for “little captain.”
I have been breeding dogs for 30 plus years.
Involved in Schutzhund and some confirmation shows from 1986 to 2008.
I started with the love of German Shepherds and still own 1 that love will never die. in 2005 I fell in love again with the Rottweiler. Then I thought what is the perfect small breed for those who live in places that can not accommodate a big dog? Then I remembered my Schipperke ( Pepper ) so after a long search i found a breeder back east and purchased Eclipse and Raven in 2019.
We do not show dogs any more and just focus on obedience and protection training. I cannot stress enough the importance of obedience training your Schipperke. sadly untrained dogs be come out of control the owners can not handle them and they end up with a bad name for the breed and eventually end up in humane society's or rescues. Please research the breed before you buy a Schipperke it is a life long commitment.
Involved in Schutzhund and some confirmation shows from 1986 to 2008.
I started with the love of German Shepherds and still own 1 that love will never die. in 2005 I fell in love again with the Rottweiler. Then I thought what is the perfect small breed for those who live in places that can not accommodate a big dog? Then I remembered my Schipperke ( Pepper ) so after a long search i found a breeder back east and purchased Eclipse and Raven in 2019.
We do not show dogs any more and just focus on obedience and protection training. I cannot stress enough the importance of obedience training your Schipperke. sadly untrained dogs be come out of control the owners can not handle them and they end up with a bad name for the breed and eventually end up in humane society's or rescues. Please research the breed before you buy a Schipperke it is a life long commitment.