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The Schipperke originated in the Flemish provinces of Belgium and is sometimes described as a Dutch dog. The Schipperke is not derived from the Spitz or Pomeranian, but is really a diminutive of the black sheepdog commonly called Leauvenaar, which is used to follow the wagons along old highways in the provinces.

In the mid 19th century some of these 40 pound sheepdogs were still herding sheep in the area of Louvain, and from these both the Schipperke and the Groenendael have descended. The herd dog was gradually bred larger, and the Schipperke bred down to become that "excellent and faithful" little watchdog that we know today.

Males should be 11-13 inches tall, females 10-12 inches. Their coat is highly characteristic and must include several distinct lengths growing naturally in a specific pattern. The coat is short on the face and ears, medium on the body, and longer on the ruff. The coat color is always black.

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