The schipperke (pronounced SHEEP-er-ker or SKIP-er-kee) is a small dog breed developed in Belgium to be a barge watchdog.

2. Barge Captains Gave This Breed Their Name The Schipperke is a breed of rat dog originating from Flanders, Belgium. It descends from the sheepdog Leauvenaar, a now-extinct dog breed. The ...

Schipperkes are an affectionate, vigilant and watchful dog. Schipperke, pronounced “SKIP-er-kee” in the U.S., is a small dog with an iconic look. With the face of a fox, the body of a ...