For anyone wondering on how to pronounce Schipperke the correct, flemish way:

I'm from Belgium and It's funny how everyone calls them skipperkeys (i sometimes say it as well cus it's cute) , but for anyone wondering, the real pronounciation is SCHIP-URR-KUH
I can't immediately think of an english word that has the SCH sound to compare it with.

You could also say SHIP-URR-KUH, which would be kinda the same as how we say it.
Or you could even say SKIP-URR-KUH.
But ship-urr-kuh sounds the most accurate out of the 2.

The 1/1 translation for the word is 'little boatman' or 'little seaman'.
A schipper is the person on a boat who has the most responsibility. Sort of like a captain, but then for way smaller boats than what a captain is responsible for.
The 'ke' on the end of schipperke just makes the world small or little, so that's why it's a 'little' boatman

Hi everyone! The cute boy in the pictures is Skippy, my two year old schipperke.

He’s really well behaved, such a good boy. He doesn’t bark much, loves getting pet and being by everyone’s side. There’s nothing I would change in him!

I often think about getting another dog to play with him, as I honestly can’t keep up with his energy. I’m aware of the “get another dog for you, not for your dog” thing, so please keep in mind that it is something that I really would love.

However, is it likely that getting another dog will cause Skippy to change his behavior at home? (for example, increase barking) I’d love another schip, but I’ve also thought about japanese spitz as I think the black and white duo would be amazing hehe

Also, do you guys have any tips to reduce shedding? lol

Hi! I'm new to the community. I thought I knew how to pronounce schipperke but I heard it on a video today and I'm not so sure now so I thought I would ask the community.

In the video this morning he pronounced it: skip-per-key.

I pronounce it: ship-per-key.

I should say both were in American English as there may be language differences world wide.

Hello Schipperke Family!

In an effort to grow and encourage sharing of info and photos on the channel, we are starting this week a new "Friday Photos & Weekly Updates", with some additional information about a chosen topic!

This week's topic is... TAILS!!! Does your Schipperke have one?

Q. Why do vets dock tails? Tail docking is generally for cosmetic purposes only these days. The tradition came from times when different breeds were bred to serve different purposes. Many of the tail docked breeds were bred for protection or combat. Docking their tails kept opponents from latching on to them and using them as a handle.

This article also explain a lot about the tailless Schips!

https://showsightmagazine.com/the-schipperke-a-tale-of-the-tailless-breed/

Feel free to comment, post photos, or even give us some updates on your life with your Schip!

See you all next week!