Schipperke
The Schipperke, historically known as the “little captain,” was bred to work on canal boats, serving as an alert watchdog and ratter on barges and narrowboats. Compact, agile, and highly intelligent, it required stamina and keen observational skills to navigate the confined, often bustling canal environments safely.
FCI Group
Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)
AKC Group
Non-Sporting
TKC Group
Utility
Country of Origin
BE
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Skeletal and Muscular
FI
Ataxia, Locomotor, and Epilepsy
Other Breed-Specific Considerations
Other Genetic Testing
UK
Test Relevances
Tail length, Short
Some Relevance
Von Willebrand Disease I
Some Relevance
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Factor VII Deficiency
No Evidence
Hair, Long
No Evidence
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-prcd)
No Evidence
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