Non-Sporting

Schipperke

Barge watchdog and ratter; foxlike, busy, and very alert.

Schipperke
Apartment-friendlyHighly TrainableVery Playful
AKC

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Size
Small
Life
12-14 years
Group
Non-Sporting
Origin
Belgium

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Reviewed 2026-04-13

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