Sentences with word «schipperke»

Looking at pictures of schipperkes, it was hard to deny that call.

She had been dumped (literally) by a previous owner, and the shelter identified her as «schipperke mix.»

When Jennifer bent down for a closer look, the little schipperke waddled toward her and Jennifer fell in love.

Also, she has a white marking on her chest in the shape of a Roman gladius, while the breed standard for schipperkes does not allow any marking.

These early Corgis were reported to look like Schipperkes and are thought to have descended from the family that includes the Chow Chow, the Finish Spitz, the Samoyed, the Norwegian Elkhound, and the Pomeranian.

The kennel owner explained that the little schipperke pup was abandoned by her mother, so they put her with the mother beagle who had just delivered a litter of her own.

Schipperkes typically live from 12 to 16 years.

Schipperkes generally mature at one to two years, although they reach their full size around six to eight months.

Schipperkes need a fenced - in backyard and must be on a leash when not confined.

Schipperkes require baths once a month or more if dirty.

A male schipperke is 11 to 13 inches in height at the shoulder; females are slightly smaller at 10 to 12 inches tall.

Many Schipperkes have done very well in agility, flyball, and obedience competitions.

Starting in her early teens, Marion has owned, trained, bred and exhibited Schipperkes and Rottweilers who have won many Obedience and Conformation Trials.

From the sidelines, a chubby schipperke, waiting for the following advanced class, pranced and grinned whenever a large brown dog of dubious heritage decided to warble its disapproval.

It is unknown whether they are descended from the Vallhunds (Swedish cattle dogs possibly brought to Pembrokeshire by the Vikings) or from the ancestors of the present - day Schipperkes and Pomeranians that were brought to Wales by Flemish weavers.

While Sheeba is not as stocky as the typical schipperke, she bore a strong resemblance to the breed around the face and ears.

With early socialization and supervision, Schipperkes make an affectionate family pet.

Our two grumpy old men we had at the time (Belgian Schipperkes) tolerated her puppy playfulness but at 14 & 15 were not up to her speed.

Because of their history as companions, schipperkes do not make good kennel dogs and prefer being with their owners.

When people saw these little tailless tykes strutting on the decks with a vast show of self - importance, they said they looked like Schipperkes, or little captains.

Kaye says, «A schipperke life span is between fifteen and twenty years.

The schipperke quickly became popular on the barges and earned its name schipperke, which means «little captain» in Flemish.

First mention of the schipperke was by a monk in the 1400s.

Schipperkes are active, intelligent and curious dogs and have stubborn tendencies.

Schipperkes (pronounced SKIP - per - key) are small dogs weighing 12 to 16 pounds (five to seven kilograms).

Schipperkes are active and curious dogs.

The schipperke's coat has a medium length outer coat and a thick under coat or double coat.

One of my schipperkes lays on his back with his feet sticking up in the air.

In the 1690s, the schipperke became popular on the barges and earned its name schipperke, meaning «little captain» in Flemish.

Schipperkes have longer fur on the neck and chest and down the limbs.

Schipperkes can be satisfied with walks and games of fetch.

In 1690, guild workers in Brussels held a show featuring the schipperke, known as the spits or spitske.

Walter J. Comstock imported the schipperke to America in 1888.

The schipperke is an old Belgian breed that dates back several hundred years.

Schipperkes are ideal for owners who want a small - sized, active dog that does not require a large yard.

Ms. Caldwell has also shown and trained Newfoundlands, Schipperkes and Pembroke Welsh Corgis in both conformation and obedience.

Schipperkes are very intelligent but may be stubborn.

Schipperkes have a distinctive outline, sloping from the highest point at the withers to the base of the tail.

It is said that the Cardigan came first, and then the Pembroke as a descendent of the Cardigan, and both are considered possible descendants of the Keeshond, Pomeranian, and the Schipperkes.

The Schipperkes are small dogs and stand between 10 and 13 inches tall and usually weigh 8 to 14 pounds.

Comb or brush a Schipperkes coat regularly with a firm bristle brush, dry shampoo when necessary.

Other dog breeds who were used to kill rats included: Jack Russell terrier, dachshunds, cairn terriers, Norfolk terriers, Sealyham terriers, border terriers, papillons, schipperke, Affenpinschers, Patterdale terriers, Lakeland terriers, and Prague ratters.

Although all breeds can be affected, autoimmune skin disorders occur most frequently in Dobermans, Newfoundlands, Chow - Chows, dachshunds and schipperkes.

Chows, schipperkes, dobermans, dachschunds, bearded collies and newfoundlands are especially susceptible to the condition.

From Dobermans to dachshunds, from borzois to basset hounds and Shar - Peis to schipperkes, Orlando will be overrun with dogs today.That's when the AKC unveils one of its most prestigious dog shows.

When I adopted her, the shelter identified Sheeba as a schipperke mix, and it seemed to make sense.

Schipperkes are kind of square shaped — short and squat — while Sheeba is tall, with long legs and a thin body.

We attended your puppy classes for three sessions at A Dog's Life in Sunnyvale and we both learned many things and I passed much of it on to my other two Schipperkes.