Described variously as "the little skipper," "the little black 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 his cargo. Loaded with affection and devotion to his family with a dollop of mischief and good humor, "the little black 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. Book jacket. 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 Owners 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 Schipperkes history, with a special section by breeder Bette Wynn about the breeds 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. History of the Schipperke; Characteristics of the Schipperke; Breed Standard for the Schipperke; Your Puppy Schipperke; Proper Care of Your Schipperke; Training Your Schipperke; Healthcare of Your Schipperke; Showing Your Schipperke.;The Comprehensive Owners Guide series is the most inclusive breed series ever published - the only one to present a guide to every AKC-recognized breed. Each edition covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please fans of even the rarest of breeds. 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.
