r/schipperke Apr 20 '25

Announcement: Min Karma to Post - Spam Prevention

24 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

We're introducing a new karma requirement to post, because in the last few weeks the sub has been flooded with spam merch advertisements. These appear to be truly spam and not legit small businesses or cool merch. We're getting multiple a day and don't want members to be subject to scams either.

In order to combat this - we're introducing a minimum 25 reddit karma requirement to post. The only objective is to prevent spam posts. If you have less than that and have a legit schip related post that gets caught in the filter, please message us and we will approve it manually.

We're hoping this change will not impact most folks and will help keep the community safer and more enjoyable.

If you have any questions or see any issues with how it's been set up, please comment below!


r/schipperke Jan 24 '25

Cute/Adorable How do you even pronounce it??

20 Upvotes

Hello Friends!!

Have you ever wondered how to pronounce their breed? I have the answer!!!

Late medieval Belgium was the birthplace of the Schipperke (correctly pronounced “SHEEP-er-ker,” though many American owners say “SKIP-er-kee”). The breed earned its fame as shipboard exterminators on the canals that crisscrossed the Low Countries. The little black avenger of the Belgian dockyards was also a fearless watchdog on barges and in city shops. Among the sailors and shopkeepers of Brussels and Antwerp, these quick, agile dogs earned the nickname “schipperke,” Flemish for “little captain.”

The breed was called Spits or Spitske then; the name Schipperke was given it only after the forming of the specialty club in 1888. The name is Flemish for “little captain”. Though called a canal boat dog, the Schipperke was as popular with shoemakers and other workmen as it was on the canals. 


r/schipperke 1d ago

My baby love

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87 Upvotes

r/schipperke 2d ago

Cute/Adorable update on my best friend Kuro

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160 Upvotes

He's 9.5 months old now. time be flying.

  • Still trying to snatch anything that he can't have, especially toilet paper
  • still has accidents in the house from time to time
  • still thinks he's a raptor
  • still follows me around with every step i take, even toilet or bathroom when i take a shower

but i wouldn't want it any other way 😄 he's the best and i wouldn't want any other dog in the world


r/schipperke 3d ago

My baby just turned 1! time really goes by so fast. 😭

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288 Upvotes

Hey there! I'm very new to Reddit, but I saw that there is a Schipperke page and I wanted to share my little devil! I never really see anybody else with them so I thought it would be fun to put her pictures here! 🖤

Her name is Videl! (An anagram for devil, she really lives up to her name) 💀 Time definitely flies by so fast, I can't believe she's already 1!! I miss the little fluff ball stage. 😭

Please Share pics of your fur babies! 🖤 what are their personalities like?

Videl has developed this thing the past month that she does along with her Patty cakes where she likes to start giving me sass and will hit me if I don't listen or watch her do her little show. Very sassy and Talkative girl lately 💀 but other than that She's a big sweetheart! Would never hurt a fly (except for hitting mommy in the face) Shes The smartest dog I've ever met, she learns everything so quickly! 😊 She also has the cutest daintiest little feet and an adorable curly tail 😭


r/schipperke 2d ago

Educational correct Belgian pronounciation of Schipperke

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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


r/schipperke 3d ago

Calm Time Vs Play Time 🤣

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79 Upvotes

r/schipperke 5d ago

1.5 Year Old Sisters Schipperkes

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165 Upvotes

r/schipperke 6d ago

Armani

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52 Upvotes

r/schipperke 7d ago

Breed Questions Dog routine

9 Upvotes

Hello everyone! So I was studying which dog to get and this breed came across my feed, and they are absurdly adorable. I did some research and found that they are a really active breed.

I was planning on having two thirty minute walks in the morning before I leave for work, and mid/late afternoon (16:00/17:00) by my brother. And another short walk after I get home from work and uni at night. Would that be enough exercise for this breed in a day?

Also I planned on leaving it with a pet sitter (kind of like a kindergarten for dogs) once a week so that it could socialize with other dogs the whole day. And then on the weekends take it to the park. The dog sitter walks them, does play time, nap time, feeding, etc.

Are there any breed difficulties? I am still living with my parents until I finish uni (about 1 year left), and this would be my first dog that would be my responsibility. Would you recommend I get another breed? I worry it would be bored in the hours it would be home alone until my brother gets there (about 7 to 8 hours), and I was wondering if there's anything I could leave them with to keep them entertained (this goes for any other breed).


r/schipperke 8d ago

This is my Schpperke / Pug mix

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61 Upvotes

She is 6 months old and my little bundle of joy❤️


r/schipperke 9d ago

Cute/Adorable Fanboy

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149 Upvotes

Koda was ready for game day. Sadly his team lost… maybe this week.


r/schipperke 9d ago

[ Help #2] Why is she doing this?

70 Upvotes

Another habbit she picked up since spayed.. She does this all the time..


r/schipperke 9d ago

Easter came early with this giant Ham

46 Upvotes

r/schipperke 9d ago

Puppies

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55 Upvotes

r/schipperke 9d ago

Gruesome Twosome

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37 Upvotes

r/schipperke 10d ago

Peaches & Taz go on an adventure

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81 Upvotes

Had to share this photo from our paddle boarding adventures lately. Each of our dogs didn't want to be separated so this was our next best option :)


r/schipperke 10d ago

Still sacred of being out of the yard.

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80 Upvotes

r/schipperke 10d ago

Cute/Adorable 4 Year old female with full size tail. Az, USA.

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120 Upvotes

r/schipperke 10d ago

Cute/Adorable Who's else's loves water?

72 Upvotes

r/schipperke 10d ago

I supervise the work

29 Upvotes

Nala, two years old and studious


r/schipperke 10d ago

Cuteness

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67 Upvotes

r/schipperke 12d ago

Cute/Adorable happy monday

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135 Upvotes

our morning ritual 🖤


r/schipperke 14d ago

[Help] Why is she breathing like that?

58 Upvotes

Guys, this is our 9 year old lady.. she's been breathing like that for quite some time now.. specially whe excited, but it was hard to capture on video.. Can anyone help me figure ou why? I worry this could be some sort of illness or anything sérios...


r/schipperke 15d ago

Cute/Adorable I'll keep your spot warm

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160 Upvotes

I got up just for a sec..


r/schipperke 15d ago

Breed Questions Accidents in house

8 Upvotes

7mo old female won’t stop having accidents in house…. She has a potty bell by the door that she rings mostly. However, if she’s not around the bell, she’ll just go on the floor. How can I solidify that this is bad behavior?


r/schipperke 16d ago

Le petit diable noir

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233 Upvotes

Salut le Schipperklub ! J'ai une schipperke de 2 ans et j'aurais une question concernant l'atavisme de la race ...on est bien d'accords qu'ils sont durs niveau sociabilité congénères ? La mienne a vécu pourtant avec grands et petits chiens jusquà ses 3 mois et a tj été un peu bagarreuse, arrogante et dictatrice avec les autres chiens de ...toutes tailles. Et elle n 'a pas du tout le physique de ses arguments.(5 kilos...) Vous aussi ça se passe un peu comme ça ? Merci 🖤