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Schipperke

Non-Sporting Group

Schipperke dog, photographed by No machine-readable author provided. 鏑木對馬守 assumed (based on copyright claims).
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The Schipperke is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group. It comes from Belgium, Flanders. Adults weigh 5–7 kg. It stands 25–33 cm tall. It typically lives 12–16 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Schipperke is a small breed of dog from Belgium. These dogs are small in size, with a thick double coat of fur. They have a lively and energetic demeanor, with an instinct for hunting and tracking. They are highly intelligent and trainable, but require firm and consistent training to be obedient. They are loyal and devoted to their family, but can be stubborn and independent at times.

Group
Non-Sporting Group
Origin
Belgium, Flanders
Coat
medium double · black and cream/blonde
Also known as
Spitzke, Little Captain, and Little Black Devil
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
88025f0c-987f-42e9-98e0-ccb8b53516e9

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Schipperke. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com royalkennelclub.com schipperkeclub.co.uk en.wikipedia.org kusa.co.za chewy.com petmd.com hillspet.com britannica.com

Schipperke FAQ

How long does a Schipperke live?
The Schipperke has a life span of 12–16 years.
How big does a Schipperke get?
Adults weigh 5–7 kg. Height ranges from 25–33 cm.
Is the Schipperke hypoallergenic?
No, the Schipperke is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Schipperke in?
The Schipperke is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/88025f0c-987f-42e9-98e0-ccb8b53516e9. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/88025f0c-987f-42e9-98e0-ccb8b53516e9"
Response 
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    "type": "breed",
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      "description": "The Schipperke is a small breed of dog from Belgium. These dogs are small in size, with a thick double coat of fur. They have a lively and energetic demeanor, with an instinct for hunting and tracking. They are highly intelligent and trainable, but require firm and consistent training to be obedient. They are loyal and devoted to their family, but can be stubborn and independent at times.",
      "life": {
        "max": 16,
        "min": 12
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 7,
        "min": 5
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 7,
        "min": 5
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 33,
        "min": 28
      },
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        "min": 25
      },
      "origin": {
        "region": "Flanders",
        "country": "Belgium"
      },
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        "type": "double",
        "colors": [
          "black",
          "cream/blonde"
        ],
        "length": "medium"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 4,
        "barking": 4,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 2,
        "shedding": 3,
        "temperament": [
          "alert",
          "curious",
          "mischievous",
          "independent",
          "watchful",
          "loyal"
        ],
        "trainability": 3,
        "good_with_dogs": 3,
        "exercise_minutes": 45,
        "apartment_friendly": 4,
        "good_with_children": 4,
        "good_with_strangers": 2
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Spitzke",
        "Little Captain",
        "Little Black Devil"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC",
        "KC",
        "CKC",
        "ANKC"
      ],
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        {
          "url": "https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Schipperke.pdf",
          "title": "Official Standard of the Schipperke - AKC"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.ukcdogs.com/schipperke",
          "title": "Breed Standards: Schipperke - United Kennel Club (UKC)"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.royalkennelclub.com/breed-standards/utility/schipperke/",
          "title": "Schipperke | Breed Standards | The Kennel Club"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.schipperkeclub.co.uk/schipperke-breed-standard/",
          "title": "Schipperke Breed Standard | The Schipperke Club"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schipperke",
          "title": "Schipperke - Wikipedia"
        },
        {
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          "title": "FCI Standard No. 83: Schipperke"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.chewy.com/education/dog-breeds/schipperke",
          "title": "Schipperke Breed: Characteristics, Care & Photos | Chewy"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.petmd.com/dog/breeds/schipperke",
          "title": "Schipperke Dog Breed Health and Care | PetMD"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/dog-breeds/schipperke",
          "title": "Schipperke Dog Breed - Hill's Pet"
        },
        {
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          "title": "Schipperke | Care, Strength & Temperament | Britannica"
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}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/88025f0c-987f-42e9-98e0-ccb8b53516e9/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.