Schipperke!

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Has anyone ever heard of the wonderful breed of dog, the Schipperke? They were used by Belgian sailors aboard their ships acting as shipguards and as ratters. Schipperkes are all black, and normally have short, stocky bodies and very bushy coats. Schipperkes are very affectionate, make good watchdogs, and tend to bond to a single owner. Our family has a 3-year-old Schipperke/Chihuahua mix named Gideon, and we love him to death! My mother bought him to be "her dog", and he has bonded to her very tightly; he can't stand it when she is gone. Have you ever had a Schipperke? Share your thoughts.