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Schipperke
General Appearance
Small, cobby, active dog, with sharp foxy expression.
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Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Intensely lively and alert.
Temperament
Amenable, intelligent and faithful.
Head and Skull
Skull not round, but fairly broad, flat, with little stop. Muzzle moderate in length, fine but not weak, well filled under eyes. Nose black and small.
Eyes
Dark brown, more oval than round, not full; bright, most expressive.
Ears
Moderate length, not too broad at base, tapering to a point. Carried stiffly erect and strong enough not to be bent otherwise than lengthways.
Mouth
Jaws strong, with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
Neck
Strong and full, rather short, set broad on shoulders, slightly arched.
Forequarters
Shoulders muscular and sloping. Legs perfectly straight, well under the body, bone in proportion to the body.
Body
Chest broad and deep in brisket. Back short, straight and strong. Loins powerful, well drawn up from brisket.
Hindquarters
Fine compared with forequarters; muscular and well developed thighs, well rounded rump. Legs strong, muscular, hocks well let down.
Feet
Small, cat-like, and standing well on the toes.
Tail
Previously customarily docked or may be born tailless. Docked: Very short. Undocked: Tightly curled, carried over the back. Well covered with hair.
Gait
Short, brisk stride, moving true fore and aft.
Coat
Abundant, dense and harsh; smooth on head, ears and legs; lying close on back and side; erect and thick round neck, forming a mane and frill; with good culottes on the back of thighs.
Colour
Usually black but other whole colours permissible.
Size
Weight about 5.5-7.5 kgs (12-16 lbs).
Excercise Requirements
Light
Grooming Needs
Light
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
