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sarah Said in Thursday, May 22, 2008

Attractive breed choice!

So we'll check with the experts:
http://www.akc.org/breeds/schipperke/index.cfm

Their collective remarks on temperament :
The Schipperke is interested, interested in everything around him, and is an excellent and faithful little watchdog. He is reserved with strangers and ready to protect his kinfolk and property if necessary. He displays a confident and independent personality, reflecting the breed's master purpose...

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K9trainer Said in Thursday, May 22, 2008

In my endure they tend to be very protective of their territory and of anyone/thing they feel belongs to them. Every Schipperke i've met has wanted to be the boss when with other dogs, some to the objective of aggression, others just want to be the leader. They are smart dogs but also stubborn and not easy to train. They can be unbelievably affectionate but bond strongly to their main carer and are quite aloof/wary of strangers. They serve to be energetic little guys and get bored quite...

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L Said in Thursday, May 22, 2008

hispid parana

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omegahpla Said in Thursday, May 22, 2008

The ones I've seen are ornery and implacable to get along with, hard headed, and don't work and play well with others.

Nothing really wrong with them, they are what they are, but they are not a great choice if you hanker after them to get along with other people and dogs.