
Breed Profile
English Setter
- WEIGHT: 50 to 65 lbs
- HEIGHT: 24 to 25 inches
- COLOR(S): White & black, white & orange, white & lemon, white & light brown or tricolor. Some speckling on coats.
- BREED GROUP: Sporting
Breed Profile
Schipperke
WEIGHT: 12 to 16 lbs
HEIGHT: 10 to 13 inches
COLOR(S): Black.
GROOMING NEEDS:
EXERCISE NEEDS:
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DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
Schipperkes are alert, loyal, and curious. They are perky and attentive. Alert and watchful, the Schipperke makes an excellent watchdog. They are courageous. Schipperkes are wary with strangers and naturally have tendencies that alarm dogs have. They have instincts to hunt small animals, and are not good with smaller pets. They get along well with children as long as they are socialized. Schipperkes are affectionate with family and friends. They have great endurance, and are highly adaptable to different environments.
GROOMING
Comb or brush a Schipperkes coat regularly with a firm bristle brush, dry shampoo when necessary. They do not require much coat care, as they are catlike in their cleanliness.
HEALTH
Hypothyroidism, epilepsy, Legg-Perthes disease, hip dysplasia and hip sockets which tend to slip.
EXERCISE
Exercise should consist of a daily walk and free play in a yard or park. Training must begin early as Schipperkes are intelligent, curious and stubborn and do not like to come when they are called.
TRAINING
Learning Rate: High. Obedience - Low. Problem Solving - High.
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