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Breed Review: Schipperke (19 Pics)

#4 Schipperke began to travel around exhibitions in 1882, after which Queen Henrietta Maria became interested in animals.

Fascinated by the modest charm of the blackies, the Belgian ruler acquired a "Flemish" puppy for herself, which prompted the local nobility to acquire exactly the same pets. But the breed managed to penetrate abroad only five years after the official exhibition. So they learned about the descendants of the Leuvenar first in England, and then in the United States.

#5 In 1888, the Belgian Schipperke breeding club began its activity, and the breed finally received a separate standard for appearance.

However, it was still far from the uniformity of the exterior of the shepherd dogs, therefore, at first, the breeders differentiated between individuals from Brussels, Antwerp, and Louvain.

#6 The exterior of the Schipperke directly depends on the geography of breeding.

In the show rings, preference is often given to offspring from the United States, although formally the American and European branches are recognized as equivalent. The overseas shepherd dogs emphasized the textured appearance and more impressive dimensions, giving them a pleasant imposing if the latter term is generally used in relation to tiny schipperke. In addition, the "Americans" have a richer and thicker dog, more massive hips and ahead, and a more serious look.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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