Alice White
#16 Historically, shippers were not decorative pets: they were not allowed to spend the night in the house, they were fed with what was left, and they also expected useful guard and “mouse-hunting” activities from the shepherd dogs.
As a result: today's representatives of the breed do not need specific care and do not shake from the cold at subzero temperatures. Moreover, in the summer and in the off-season, the "Belgians" feel good in booths and aviaries, although they will not refuse to lie on the rug in the hallway or in the bedroom if there is an occasional opportunity. With the onset of the first frost, the animal must be moved into the house, but this does not mean that Schipperke dreams of living by the battery. At room temperature, shepherd dogs feel quite comfortable, and there is absolutely no need for excessive "heating" near the air conditioner and heating devices.
#17 The breed is not afraid of bad weather.
The thick, dense coat of the dog has water and dirt-repellent qualities, so if the pet manages to get wet while walking, there is no tragedy in this. Let the shepherd dry naturally and do not rush around with a towel and hairdryer - the Schipperke will definitely not get sick from the rain shower. But puppies who have just arrived from the kennel and have not had time to undergo the mandatory vaccination, it is better not to leave the house or apartment before receiving vaccinations, if then you do not want to take the ward to veterinary clinics.
#18 A useful purchase for a tiny fidget is an indoor cage aviary, where it is convenient to plant a pet if the owner plans to leave.
Due to their natural curiosity and restlessness, Schipperke babies are quite destructive creatures, whose ardor must be restrained. Of course, sitting in a cage should not last for hours, so that the shepherd does not perceive it as a punishment and does not feel quite a hatred towards the enclosure.
