Described variously as “the little skipper,” “the little devil” and “the little shepherd of Belgium,” the multi-faceted Schipperke enjoys a dedicated following around the world. Prized for his intelligence and intense activity, “the little skipper” brings a shipful of personality and industry along with its cargo. Loaded with affection and devotion to his family with a dollop of mischief and good humor, “the little devil” makes an ideal choice for a family seeking companionship and entertainment. Further, as watchdog and stable dog, he lives up to his name of “little shepherd” as well. Written by Belgian breed authority and international judge Dr. Robert Pollet, this Comprehensive Owner’s Guide provides helpful advice about acquiring a well-bred, typical puppy, house-training, teaching obedience commands, home safety and more. Additionally this colorful book, illustrated with over 135 color photographs, discusses the breed standard, characteristics and the Schipperke’s history, with a special section by breeder Bette Wynn about the breed’s development in the US. A lavishly illustrated chapter on canine health, written by popular veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, addresses topics vital to every Schipperke owner, including selecting a veterinarian, vaccinations, parasite control and more. Complete and fully up-to-date, this new book provides everything a new owner needs to know about living with a Schipperke from puppyhood to the senior years.
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good basic information for the breed,
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I was surprised to see Robert Pollet, a French specialist in BSDs and Schipperkes, writing a book for the UK/English language pet/show market. I met him over 20 years ago at the Paris Specialty for the Belgian breeds (all 4 BSD varieties and the Schipperke as well). He has a good solid grounding in the breed and its behaviour and the book addresses many of the basic backgrounds and problems in the breed. He was astute enough to utilize photographs of UK bred dogs for the main, so I would think that this book would do well with the pet market here in the UK, as it has been many years since a book was written about the breed. The standard laid out in the book is the UK Kennel Club's Breed standard for the breed.
Mary Deats (Aradet Schipperkes, and international judge of the breed in USA/Canada/UK and Europe)
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A very helpful book for the first time Schipperke owner (as well as a first time puppy owner!)
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I love this book on the Schipperke breed of dog. It is a bit old but contains valuable information about the breed and what to expect. Great info on training too.
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As with many breeds, the origin of the Schipperke, nicknamed the "Schip" or affectionately called "the little black devil," is mysterious, buried in the shadows of history. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
American Kennel Club, Schipperke Club of America, Best of Breed, World War, Amy Gossman, England's Kennel Club, Gotta Line New!
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As with many breeds, the origin of the Schipperke, nicknamed the "Schip" or affectionately called "the little black devil," is mysterious, buried in the shadows of history. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
American Kennel Club, Schipperke Club of America, Best of Breed, World War, Amy Gossman, England's Kennel Club, Gotta Line New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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