Schipperke
Breed Standards for the Schipperke
General Appearance: A small, cobby dog, square-proportioned, appearing to slope from shoulders to croup
Head: Foxlike face; Small eyes; Small, triangular, high-set, erect ears
Tail: Docked tail so that tail is not visible
Color: Black
Size: Weight: 12 – 16 lbs; Height: male 11-13”; female 10-12”
Coat: Double coat, which forms a stand-out ruff, cape, and culottes
Temperament: A bold companion, even though it can be an independent and headstrong one. This little dynamo is happiest when busy, poking its nose into every cranny and ever on the lookout for adventure.

